A man has been arrested after a shooting incident in Bridgewater last night that left one man with a gunshot wound and another with a head injury.
Specialist officers from within Tasmania Police took the 30-year-old man from Gagebrook into custody on Terry Street in Glenorchy around 11:20am on Wednesday.
No charges have been laid at this stage.
The arrest came more than 12 hours after the incident on Finlay Street at 9:40pm, which police believe was “targeted”.
A spokesperson on Tuesday said the two injured men were taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment.
Police are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
Earlier: A man has been taken to hospital with a gunshot wound and another with a head injury following an alleged shooting in Bridgewater.
Police were called to the Finlay Street address at 9:40pm on Tuesday after receiving reports that the two men had been injured.
A search has been launched of the Bridgewater area for two offenders thought to have been involved.
Investigators say one of the suspects reportedly left the scene in a white ute.
While early in the investigation, police believe it was a “targeted incident”.
The two injured men are currently receiving treatment at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
The extent of their injuries is yet to be confirmed.
