Man charged after shooting at a vehicle and injuring teenager

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A 29-year-old man has been charged after he allegedly shot at another vehicle in Gordon last night, striking a teenage passenger and causing serious injuries.

About 10pm (Friday, 9 October 2026), four teenagers were travelling in a red Ford Falcon along Abrahams Crescent and Beaumaris Street, Conder, when they came upon a red Hyundai i30 hatchback.

The driver of the Hyundai followed the Ford along Tom Roberts Avenue to the intersection of Box Hill Avenue and Tharwa Drive and allegedly shot at the other vehicle, striking a passenger in the back seat.

The occupants called police who told the driver to attend Tuggeranong Police Station.

Officers from the station provided first aid to the teenager before he was transported to hospital by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics with serious injuries.

A crime scene was established in Conder and about 11:30pm, police observed a man climb out of a bush on Greaves Place and get into a waiting red Audi.

A short time later, the Audi was found parked outside the 29-year-old man's home in Gordon.

The man, who was subject to parole conditions, was arrested and will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 10 October 2026), charged with using a firearm to endanger human life.

Anyone driving in Conder and Banks around 10pm last night, particularly in the vicinity of Abrahams Crescent, Beaumaris Street, Tom Roberts Avenue, Box Hill Avenue, Tharwa Drive and Pockett Avenue who saw a red Hyundai i30 or a red Ford Falcon is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Police are also appealing for residents along Beaumaris Street with CCTV to also come forward.

Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website . Please quote 8523539. Information can be provided anonymously.