Police seeking witnesses to man shooting bow near Cotter Dam

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after a man with a bow and knife was stopped at Cotter Dam yesterday afternoon.

About 5:10pm (Monday, 1 June 2026), police conducting patrols along Cotter Avenue were approached by a member of the public who alerted them to a man shooting a bow and arrows near other people.

Police spoke to the man and seized the bow, arrows, and a knife. Investigations into his actions are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the man shooting the bow or being confronted by other members of the public prior to police arriving is asked to contact Crime Stoppers via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 8402796. Information can be provided anonymously.