A man is in police custody following a firearms incident at Risdon Vale in the state's south.
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Emergency services were called to a Tecoma Road residence about 5am following a report of a firearm incident.
A man received a wound to his arm. He received medical treatment from Ambulance Tasmania at the scene, with his injuries believed to be non-life threatening.
The man believed to have committed the offence left the scene, but was located and arrested nearby a short time later.
The two men were believed to be known to each other, and police said there was no threat to the wider community.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact Bellerive CIB on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au.
Kasey Wilkins
Kasey Wilkins is education reporter at The Examiner, and also covers the East Coast. Get in touch at kasey.wilkins@examiner.com.au.
Kasey Wilkins is education reporter at The Examiner, and also covers the East Coast. Get in touch at kasey.wilkins@examiner.com.au.
