Police have charged a 61-year-old man in relation to a shooting incident in Marrakai.

Senior Sergeant Derek Maurice said it is alleged the offender fired several shots at a vehicle and a house at around 10pm on Monday.

“Police allege the offender fired the shots after a 23-year-old man allegedly conducted a burnout in front of his property.”

The 61-year-old has been charged with a number of offences including:

Recklessly endangering life

Going armed in public

Discharge firearm to frighten or annoy

Damage property

Aggravated assault (with weapon).

He will appear in Darwin Magistrates Court on 2July 2013

“Acting on information gathered during the investigation Humpty Doo Police attended the 23-year-old’s residence and seized his vehicle for 48hrs under the anti-hooning legislation, Senior Sergeant Maurice said.

“He has also been given a Notice To Appear in court on 8 August for driving a motor vehicle whilst unlicensed and drive vehicle causing damage to the road.”