North Wagga Wagga: Manhunt underway after one shot, one stabbed during brutal exchange in NSW Park
A man is under police guard in hospital after he was shot during a brutal exchange with two other people in a NSW park.
Police were called to Wilks Park in North Wagga Wagga at 12.30pm on Thursday after reports of a shooting.
Officers on the scene were told a 42-year-old man had allegedly been stabbed with a pair of scissors by a 33-year-old man before the 33-year-old was shot by a third man who left the scene.
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He was arrested about 2am on Friday and taken to hospital where he is in a stable condition.
The 42-year-old man, who had left the scene of the attack before police arrived, later presented himself at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, suffering a wound to his neck.
He was treated and released on Friday morning.
Police have found a weapon they believe was used in the attack and are still looking for a third man believed to be involved.
Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to call Riverina police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
