Northern Territory Police have arrested a man in relation to a firearm incident that occurred in a remote MacDonnell region community.

At 3.30pm on Friday 10 May 2024, police received reports of a firearm allegedly being discharged by a 39-year-old man in a remote MacDonnell community. The offender allegedly attended a residence and engaged in a fight with another male, before allegedly discharging a firearm into the air. He allegedly drove recklessly around the scene before fleeing.

Police attended and arrested the offender. He has been charged with Discharging a firearm causing danger, Unlawful possession of a firearm, and Recklessly endangering serious harm.

He was remanded in custody to appear in Alice Springs court today.

The firearm has not been located and police continue to investigate.

Police are urging any with information or who may have witnessed the incident to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference NTP2400046503. Anonymous reports can be submitted through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.