Four men have been charged after shots were fired at a house at Colebrook in the state’s south on Sunday morning.
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Police allege four men fired two shots at the house before attempting to force entry about 6am.
A man inside the house then allegedly discharged a firearm in the direction of the alleged intruders.
One man suffered a bullet injury to the leg. He underwent surgery at the Royal Hobart Hospital and remains in a stable condition.
Three men, aged 42, 50 and 49, have been charged with aggravated burglary and recklessly discharge a firearm. All three were due to appear in court on Monday.
The 68-year-old occupant of the house was also charged with wounding.
Investigations to locate a 38-year-old man, also believed to be involved, remains ongoing.
Police would like to speak to anyone who was travelling on Colebrook Road between the Tea Tree turnoff and Rhyndaston Road between 6am and 7.30am, who may have dash cam footage of a red Mitsubishi Magna.
Anyone with information relating to the incident can call Glenorchy CIB on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.