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.”
