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Nail Gun Attack: Man Shot Multiple Times in Northeast NSW
23 Jun
Summary
- A man in his 40s sustained nail gun wounds to his face, chest, and hand.
- The victim was reportedly robbed of cash by a group of individuals.
- Police are seeking information and any relevant footage from the public.
A man in his 40s was seriously injured after being shot multiple times with a nail gun at a property in northeast New South Wales over the weekend. Officers discovered the victim with wounds to his face, chest, and hand. NSW Ambulance paramedics transported him to Tamworth Hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Police were informed that a group of individuals carried out the attack and also stole cash from the victim. Following extensive inquiries, detectives executed a search warrant at a unit on Anne Street, South Tamworth, on Monday, June 22, 2026. During the search, they seized nail strips for a nail gun and various electronic devices.
The Oxley Police District is leading the investigation and is appealing to the public for any information that could assist their inquiries. Anyone with CCTV, dashcam, or mobile phone footage related to the incident is urged to contact Tamworth Police or Crime Stoppers.
