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In a disturbing incident on the New South Wales south coast, a man was shot during an armed robbery and carjacking at a hotel late last night. The event unfolded around 10:30 p.m. when emergency services responded to a call from a hotel located on Campbell Street in Narooma.
Upon arrival, paramedics found a 31-year-old man who had sustained a gunshot wound. He received immediate medical attention at the scene before being transported to Moruya Hospital. Fortunately, he is reported to be in stable condition.
According to police reports, an unidentified individual entered the hotel and shot the victim before making off with stolen cash. The authorities are actively investigating the incident and are seeking any information that could lead to the identification and capture of the suspect.
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Police were told an unknown man had gone into the hotel and shot the 31-year-old before stealing cash.
He allegedly threatened people inside the hotel, demanding more money before fleeing.
Police were told the man then approached a 17-year-old driver in a Toyota Land Cruiser in a nearby car park before demanding the teen get out of the car, threatening them with the gun.
The unknown man left the scene in the car, and it was found shortly after, burnt out on the Princes Highway in Narooma.
The fire was extinguished shortly after, and police are now investigating the incident.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make an online report.
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