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Loaded sawn-off shotgun seized after Rokeby door shooting

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Police made the arrest this week. Image / Pulse (File)

A 22-year-old man has been charged with multiple firearms offences after a gun was allegedly fired through the front door of a Rokeby unit.

Police allege the man approached a residence on Joseph Street about 4:50am on Wednesday and fired through the door.

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The blast damaged the door and interior of the home. No one was injured.

Detectives launched an investigation and conducted a search at a separate Rokeby property on Thursday morning.

Officers took a man into custody and allegedly seized a loaded sawn-off shotgun.

The man has been charged with recklessly discharging a firearm, discharging a firearm within 250 metres of a dwelling and possessing a shortened firearm.

He is expected to appear before the Hobart Magistrates Court on Friday.

Police believe the incident was “targeted” and involved people “known to each other”.

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