Police have charged a 29-year-old man following the alleged shooting of a teen at a Mayfield apartment two months ago.
Emergency services were called to a unit on Elizabeth Street about 11.50pm on Sunday 5 October.
On arrival, officers attached to Newcastle City Police District found a woman suffering a gunshot wound to her leg.
The 19-year-old was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Police then began making inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
About 9.25am on Thursday 11 December, officers attended a residence on Cecil Avenue, Waratah, to execute a search warrant.
However, when they attempted to engage with a man at the address, he barricaded himself within the unit.
A perimeter was established by specialist officers, including police negotiators and personnel attached to the Tactical Operations Unit and Tactical Operations Regional Support.
Finally, about 10.05am, the man exited the apartment allegedly armed with a knife.
A short time later, he was arrested after a Taser and bean bag rounds were deployed.
The 29-year-old was assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Waratah Police Station.
Three canines were subsequently seized by council rangers after they also emerged from the unit and attacked both a police officer and a police dog.
During a search of the man’s bag and the premises, officers allegedly located and confiscated several items of interest including electronics and 2g of methamphetamine.
An outstanding warrant was executed… and he was charged with six offences:
- Armed with intent commit indictable offence
- Reckless grievous bodily harm (DV)
- Acquire etc firearm – subject to prohibition order
- Possess unauthorised prohibited firearm
- Possess prohibited drug; and
- Affray
He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 2 on Friday 12 December.
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