Media release

Shooting - Charges - Marrakai

Police

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 2 July 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.”