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ACT Policing is investigating a series of four shootings that have occurred in Canberra in the past week, with search warrants executed in Belconnen and Watson yesterday (Monday, 2 April 2025).
Last Thursday (27 March 2025) a firearm was discharged inside a residence in Greenway with minor ricochet injuries to one occupant in the home.
On Friday (28 March 2025) a firearm was discharged multiple times in a home in Downer with a pet dog killed as a result of the shooting.
On Saturday evening (29 March 2025), police and emergency services responded to a report that a man had been shot at a residence on Knox Street, Watson.
Following an examination of the scene, police determined that the property was also shot at several times in a second incident earlier that week.
ACT Criminal Investigations officers now believe a group of three men are responsible for these four incidents, with the first believed to have occurred around 25 March (2025) in Watson.
While these incidents are concerning, police believe these incidents are targeted and there is no wider threat to the community.
Two other shooting incidents in Lyneham and Florey are not thought to be linked to these four incidents.
Investigations into these matters are ongoing and anyone with information about any of them is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 8008707. Information can be provided anonymously.