The alleged shooting occured in Hillston. Photo: Mattinbgn.
A man has been arrested after another man was allegedly shot in the leg during a late-night incident in the Riverina.
Police were called at about 11:20 pm on Wednesday after a 48-year-old man presented to Hillston Multipurpose Service with a gunshot wound to his right leg.
The injury is not believed to be life-threatening.
Police allege the man was shot in the backyard of a home on Burns Street in Hillston before he walked to the hospital for treatment.
Following inquiries, officers arrested a 36-year-old man who was allegedly found inside a parked vehicle on Shelly Street.
Police allege a rifle was seized from inside the vehicle.
The man was taken to Hillston Police Station while crime scenes were established at the Burns Street home and the parked vehicle.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged shooting are continuing.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the alleged incident, has information that could assist the investigation, or has relevant dashcam or mobile phone footage to come forward.
Information can be provided to Hillston Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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