A 44-year-old man was shot in his own home at Kings Meadows in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
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Emergency services responded to the scene at 2am and the man was taken to Launceston General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
A police spokesperson said the incident was believed to be perpetrated by persons known to each other and there was no ongoing risk to members of the community.
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Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and wish to hear from anyone who has information or who may have witnessed anything suspicious in the area at the time.
The suspects are described as two males who were wearing all black clothing.
If you have any information regarding the shooting contact the Northern Criminal Investigation Branch on 6777 3915 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Isobel Cootes
Sports reporter at The Canberra Times. A Novocastrian with a passion for football (or soccer as they call it in the capital) via The Examiner and The Port Lincoln Times.
Sports reporter at The Canberra Times. A Novocastrian with a passion for football (or soccer as they call it in the capital) via The Examiner and The Port Lincoln Times.
