Gunman fires into Gosnells home as three sleep inside
Three residents were inside a Gosnells home when bullets tore through a bedroom window and external wall at 12:40am Saturday.
The shooting on Bert Street in Perth's south-eastern suburbs left the home damaged but all three people unharmed. Police responded to reports of gunfire and found damage consistent with bullet strikes.
Detectives from the rapid apprehension squad are investigating. Police believe it was an isolated incident and are asking the public to report any suspicious behaviour in the area.
No arrests have been made. Anyone with information can call police on 131 144 or crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.
- 12:40am Saturday
- Time of incident
- Bert Street, Gosnells, Perth south-east
- Location
- Three people inside, no injuries
- Residents unharmed
- Bedroom window and external wall struck
- Damage type
Why it mattersA shooting in a residential area raises safety concerns and police are appealing for witnesses to help catch whoever fired the shots.
AustraliaWestern Australian residents and police are investigating a brazen overnight shooting in suburban Perth.
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