WA: Gunman surrenders after Perth shooting

AAP General News (Australia)
04-17-2009
WA: Gunman surrenders after Perth shooting

PERTH, April 17 AAP - A gunman who shot another man in the leg, sparking a manhunt
in Perth's suburbs, has surrendered.

Police blocked of a street in Attadale, in the city's south, about 10.15am (WST) on
Friday after a report of gun shots.

Sergeant Graham Clifford said the Tactical Response Group was called in to negotiate
with a man, who had shot another man in the leg.

"It appears a group of four men came to a house and an argument started with the occupants
of the house," he said.

"A gun shot was discharged and one of the visitors received a serious but not life
threatening wound to the upper leg."

Sgt Clifford said the injured man was being treated at Fremantle Hospital.

The owner of the house is helping police with inquiries.

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KEYWORD: GUNMAN

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