A quiet Sunday night turned into chaos in Gosford as police stormed a unit following reports of gunfire, leading to the arrest of a 56-year-old man.
The shocking incident unfolded around 6:30 PM on Gertrude Street when neighbors alerted police to the sound of a gunshot. Officers from Brisbane Water Police District and specialist units swooped in, locking down the area and creating a tense standoff.
By 8 PM, police entered the unit and detained the man, uncovering a stash of weapons, including a double-barrel shotgun, ammunition, and a machete. A crime scene was declared, and the seized items are now under forensic examination.
The man faces a laundry list of serious charges, including firing a firearm at a house, possessing a shortened firearm without authority, and possessing a prohibited drug. Police claim the shot was fired during a heated argument with an unknown man, with the bullet striking a brick wall.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the incident has left the local community shaken.
The accused remains behind bars, having been refused bail ahead of his court appearance at Parramatta Local Court today.
Stay tuned for updates on this dramatic case.