
In the early hours of this morning Tasmania Police attended the scene of a firearm discharge in Launceston.
At about 2:13am, police arrived at the Birchall's car park on Paterson Street, where initial investigations suggest an offender had discharged a shotgun into the air before leaving the car park in a blue 1995 model Honda Accord.
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Police said a 2002 yellow Mitsubishi Lancer may also be involved.
No injuries were sustained as a result of the incident and investigations are continuing.

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Luke Miller
I'm a general news reporter for the Examiner. I have just relocated from South Australia and am ready to tell the stories of local Tasmanians. You can contact me via email at luke.miller@austcommunitymedia.com.au
I'm a general news reporter for the Examiner. I have just relocated from South Australia and am ready to tell the stories of local Tasmanians. You can contact me via email at luke.miller@austcommunitymedia.com.au