Man Shot Twice, House Doused in Petrol During Terrifying Home Invasion

Man Shot Twice, House Doused in Petrol During Terrifying Home Invasion

The Canberra Times

A Canberra man is fighting for his life in hospital after being shot twice and his house doused in petrol during a terrifying home invasion on Wednesday night. Police were called to the property in Chisholm at around 10.30pm after reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found the 55-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to his leg and abdomen. He was transported to Canberra Hospital in a critical condition. Investigators believe the victim was home alone when two men forced their way into the residence. A struggle ensued, during which the victim was shot twice. The intruders then proceeded to pour petrol throughout the house and set fire to it. Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze before it caused significant damage. Police have launched a manhunt for the two suspects, who are described as being of African appearance and wearing dark clothing. The motive for the invasion is still unknown, but police are not ruling out the possibility of a targeted attack. Neighbors have expressed shock and concern following the incident. “It’s just so frightening. I can’t believe something like this could happen in our community,” said one resident. “We’ve always felt safe here, but now we’re all on edge,” added another. Detectives are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The investigation into the home invasion and shooting is ongoing.Man Shot Twice, Douses House with Gasoline in Terrifying Home Invasion

Man Shot Twice, Douses House with Gasoline in Terrifying Home Invasion

A man has been shot twice and a house has been doused with gasoline in a terrifying home invasion in Canberra. The incident occurred at a home in Macgregor early on Saturday morning. Police allege that a group of men forced their way into the home and demanded money from the occupants. The 32-year-old male victim was shot twice in the leg during the confrontation. The offenders then allegedly poured gasoline throughout the house and set it alight. The fire caused extensive damage to the home, but no one was injured. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of his gunshot wounds. Police are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.In a terrifying home invasion, a man was shot twice and his house doused in petrol in Canberra on Tuesday night. The victim, aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition. Police were called to the home in Wanniassa about 10.30pm after reports of a shooting. They found the victim with gunshot wounds to his upper body and a large amount of petrol had been poured around the house. The house was evacuated and the bomb squad was called in to make it safe. Police believe the offenders forced their way into the home before shooting the man and pouring petrol around the property. They then fled the scene in a white sedan. Police are investigating the incident and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.