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24 April, 2024

Shots fired in Cobden

POLICE maintained a heavy presence in Cobden this morning after an alleged shooting.


Police attended the Lake Cobden area today following reports of an alleged shooting in the early hours of the morning.
Police attended the Lake Cobden area today following reports of an alleged shooting in the early hours of the morning.

A man was arrested after an alleged ramming incident where shots were reportedly fired in Cobden.

It was alleged a car rammed another vehicle on Mitchell Street about 4.20am, before shots were fired.

The female driver of the other vehicle continued driving to Adams Street, where further shots were allegedly fired, however there were no physical injuries reported.

The two men fled the scene in the car, which was located burnt out on Shenfields Lane a short time later.

With assistance from the Air Wing, police searched the area.

A 40-year-old Cobden man was arrested on Mitchell Street, and  is assisting police with their enquiries.

The parties are believed to be known to each other.

Anyone with information about the incident were asked to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000. 

Police cordoned off a section of Cobden, with Air Wing also called in to locate an alleged offender after a shooting.
Police cordoned off a section of Cobden, with Air Wing also called in to locate an alleged offender after a shooting.
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