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Manhunt underway after Kilkenny home hit by gunfire, teen charged

Two suspects remain on the run after at least two shots struck a brick facade in Adelaide's inner northwest

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Two suspected gunmen are on the run after firing at least two shots at a home in Adelaide's inner northwest in the early hours of Sunday, with an 18-year-old resident later charged over allegedly breaching a weapons prohibition order.

Police were called to a home on Wilpena Terrace in Kilkenny just before 5am on Sunday, almost three hours after the shooting is believed to have occurred. No one was injured.

Officers said two suspects got out of a vehicle parked on nearby Myponga Terrace, walked towards the home and fired at its brick facade before running back to the vehicle and fleeing. The movements were captured on CCTV.

Occupants were inside the home at the time but were unaware of the shooting, police said. A crime scene was established after officers were alerted.

During the investigation, police allege they found weapons inside the property, including a machete and a hunting knife. An 18-year-old man who lived at the home was arrested and charged with breaching a weapons prohibition order.

The search for the two suspected gunmen is continuing.

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Analysis

Why This Matters

  • The shooting in a residential street raises questions about how firearms and prohibited weapons are ending up in the community and whether current orders are being enforced.
  • Residents in Adelaide's inner northwest may be concerned about safety in their neighbourhood while two suspects remain at large.
  • The delayed police notification means evidence gathering may be more difficult, potentially affecting whether the suspects are identified and caught.

Background

Weapons prohibition orders in South Australia restrict people from possessing firearms, ammunition and other weapons, and are typically imposed on individuals considered a risk to public safety. Breaching such an order is a criminal offence. This incident is now part of an active police investigation, with the focus on locating the two suspects captured on CCTV.

Key Perspectives

South Australia Police: Their immediate priority is finding the two suspects and understanding the circumstances of the shooting, while also pursuing charges related to the weapons found at the property. Local residents: Those living in Kilkenny may be unsettled by a shooting on a suburban street, particularly one that happened while occupants were asleep and unaware. Critics and sceptics: The near three-hour gap between the shooting and police being alerted could raise concerns about whether such incidents are being reported quickly enough to allow an effective response.

What to Watch

  • Whether CCTV footage leads police to identify and arrest the two suspects.
  • Any further charges against the 18-year-old as the investigation continues.
  • Whether police reveal a possible motive for the attack on the home.

Sources

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