Woman charged following North Lyneham shooting in March

A 25-year-old woman from Jacka is the second person charged in relation to the shooting of a man in North Lyneham in March.

On 21 March (2025) ACT Policing was called to assist ACT Ambulance Service paramedics in Florey who were responding to a man who had received minor wounds from shotgun pellets.

After speaking to the man, police attended a residence in North Lyneham and a 24-year-old man who was nearby was taken into custody in relation to the shooting incident. He was subsequently charged with discharge a firearm – endanger life and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

ACT Criminal Investigations officers continued to investigate the matter and yesterday (Monday, 23 June 2025) arrested 25-year-old woman from Jacka. She was charged with aid/abet attempt aggravated robbery and being knowingly concerned in the discharge of loaded arms at another person.

Anyone who has information about the shooting incident in North Lyneham in March is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote 8001510. Information can be provided anonymously.