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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Lucy Arundell

Man shot on Canberra street, seriously injured: police

The man allegedly drove up to the victim in a hatchback. Picture supplied.

A man was left in hospital with serious injuries after being shot on a Canberra street this week, police say.

Police say a 20-year-old Karabar man approached two people walking on George Street, in Oaks Estate, about 12.20am on Wednesday.

Police allege the 20-year-old stepped out of his car and fired at the man, whom he apparently knew.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries, and was later taken to the Canberra Hospital.

A 20-year-old man, Brendon Cross, was arrested by NSW Police on Wednesday evening.

He was extradited to the ACT where he faced charges of unauthorised possession and use of a firearm, and discharging a firearm in a public place.

Cross did not apply for bail and he has been remanded in custody.

Police have released a photo of the gold or orange hatchback the man was believed to be driving.

Anyone who has seen the car or who witnessed the event is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website and quote reference 7737538.

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