The bomb squad has surrounded a house in Numurkah, Victoria, following reports of a shooting and the discovery of an explosive device.
The emergency response is unfolding on Bitcon Street in Numurkah, near Shepparton, about 230 kilometres from Melbourne. Heavily armed specialist police and the bomb squad's robot arrived at about 11.30am after reports of a shooting. Footage shows a man appearing from behind a fence and firing a single shot at a passing ute.
Witness Dylan Russell said the bomb squad found an explosive device at a house on the corner. "They found a bomb in the end of the street at the house on the corner," he said. "And they've dug a hole and put it in the ground with sandbags around it to set it off in the next half an hour."
Russell said the situation had left his family shaken. "We've got two young kids here, me and my partner and stuff. We're a bit shaken up, a bit worried about it," he said.
Residents have been told to stay inside as the emergency response continues. A man is understood to be in custody, but police are yet to provide an official update on the incident.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- Residents in Numurkah are advised to stay indoors while police handle a potential explosive threat.
- The incident underscores the swift response of specialist police to reports involving firearms and explosives in a small rural community.
- Authorities have not yet confirmed details; further updates will clarify the circumstances and any ongoing risk.
Background
Numurkah is a rural town in Victoria's north, about 230 kilometres from Melbourne. The incident began after reports of a shooting on Bitcon Street, leading to the discovery of an explosive device.
What to Watch
- Police are expected to detonate the device; any escalation or containment updates.
- Official statement from Victoria Police on the shooting and the individual in custody.
- Potential charges and investigation outcomes.
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- SupportedThe bomb squad surrounded a house in Numurkah after reports of a shooting and an explosive device.7NEWS: “Bomb squad surrounds a house in Victoria’s north after reports of a shooting and the discovery of an explosive device in the rural town.”
- SupportedPolice responded to an incident in Victoria’s north.7NEWS: “Heavily armed specialist police and the bomb squad’s robot descended on the street at 11.30am following reports of a shooting.”
- SupportedWitness Dylan Russell reported that a device had been prepared to be set off within half an hour.7NEWS: ““And they’ve dug a hole and put it in the ground with sandbags around it to set it off in the next half an hour.””
- SupportedThe emergency response was on Bitcon Street in Numurkah, near Shepparton and around 230 kilometres from Melbourne.7NEWS: “The emergency response is unfolding on Bitcon Street in Numurkah, near Shepparton, around 230 kilometres from Melbourne .”
- SupportedHeavily armed specialist police and the bomb squad’s robot arrived at about 11.30am after reports of a shooting.7NEWS: “Heavily armed specialist police and the bomb squad’s robot descended on the street at 11.30am following reports of a shooting.”
- SupportedFootage shows a man appearing from behind a fence and firing a single shot at a passing ute.7NEWS: “Footage obtained by 7NEWS shows a man appearing from behind a fence before firing a single shot at a passing ute.”
- SupportedDylan Russell said the bomb squad found a bomb at a house on the corner of the street.7NEWS: “Witness Dylan Russell said the bomb squad discovered an explosive device at a house on the corner of the street. “So there’s a bomb squad here now. They found a bomb in the end of the street at the house on the corner,” he said.”
- SupportedRussell said, “They found a bomb in the end of the street at the house on the corner.”7NEWS: ““So there’s a bomb squad here now. They found a bomb in the end of the street at the house on the corner,” he said.”
- SupportedRussell said, “And they’ve dug a hole and put it in the ground with sandbags around it to set it off in the next half an hour.”7NEWS: ““And they’ve dug a hole and put it in the ground with sandbags around it to set it off in the next half an hour.””
- SupportedRussell said the situation had left his family shaken.7NEWS: “Russell said the situation had left his family shaken.”
- SupportedRussell said, “We’ve got two young kids here, me and my partner and stuff. We’re a bit shaken up, a bit worried about it.”7NEWS: ““We’ve got two young kids here, me and my partner and stuff. We’re a bit shaken up, a bit worried about it,” he said.”
- SupportedResidents were told to stay inside, and a man was understood to be in custody while police had not provided an official update.7NEWS: “Residents have been told to stay inside as the emergency response continues. A man is understood to be in custody, but police are yet to provide an official update on the incident.”