A 36-year-old Lenah Valley man has been charged after allegedly shooting another man in the leg during a dispute on Wednesday afternoon.
Police say the accused shot a 42-year-old man with a homemade firearm during an altercation at a house in Herdsmans Cove.
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The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at Royal Hobart Hospital. He later discharged himself from hospital.
Police arrested the accused man without incident.
Officers seized a firearm from a vehicle, which they believe was used in the shooting.
The two men are known to each other and police say this was an isolated incident.
The accused will face court.
Anyone with information about the shooting or has CCTV footage is urged to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444.
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