A MAN has been injured in what is believed to be an accidental shooting in remote bushland off Black Stump Way at Coolah.
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Police were told that a group of six friends were pig hunting when a 24-year-old man was accidentally shot in the buttock at around 8am Sunday morning.
Tamworth Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to a property 20km South West of Coolah and the injured man was flown to John Hunter Hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury.
The patient is reported to be in a stable condition.
Officers from Mudgee Local Area Command are investigating the incident and have interviewed a 44-year-old man, who has since been released.
Police have also seized the man’s Firearms Licence and firearms as their investigations continue.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/.
