A woman has been shot and a man’s body found south of Wagga Wagga. Photo: File.
The body of a man has been located after a woman was shot in the hand on a property north of Walbundrie.
At around 8:30 am today (Tuesday 16 July), emergency services were called to Reynella Road, Walbundrie, following reports of a shooting.
Officers from Murray River Police District were told a 68-year-old man had allegedly shot a 51-year-old woman in the right hand at the front gate of a property, before driving off.
The woman was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to Albury Base Hospital in a stable condition.
Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A short time later, a secondary crime scene was also established on Walla Walla Road at the nearby village of Gerogery.
At around 11:45 am, the body of a man was located near Kings Bridge Road, Culcairn; while yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be the same 68-year-old man.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to call Murray River police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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