Police have charged a third man following an investigation into the murder of Anthony Nugent in Newcastle last year.
About 11pm on Tuesday 6 September 2022, emergency services were called to a residence on Fowler Street, Hamilton South, after reports of a shooting.
There, officers from Newcastle City Police District (PD) found a 57-year-old man with a gunshot wound.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics.
But, tragically, he died at the scene.
Officers attached to Newcastle City (PD) began Strike Force Alcheringa to investigate the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
During the course of action, a number of search warrants were executed, with items – including firearms – seized for forensic examination.
Following extensive inquiries, two men were charged in relation to the incident last week.
They remain before the courts.
After further inquiries, a 26-year-old man was transported from a correctional facility in Junee to Wagga Wagga Police Station on Tuesday 8 August.
The male was charged with murder and supply pistol to person unauthorised to possess it.
He was refused bail to appear before Wagga Wagga Local Court on Wednesday 9 August.
The investigation is continuing.
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