Shots fired in Ettalong

Police are conducting investigations after shots were fired into a house and an improvised explosive device found near a vehicle in Ettalong on Sunday, July 21.

It is believed that at about 5am, two shots were fired from a car towards a house on Schnapper Rd, striking a garage door.

An undetonated improvised explosive device was also located near a car parked on the driveway of the property.

The occupants of the home were not injured in the incident.

Police were contacted, with officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command and the Police Rescue and Bomb Disposal Squad attending the scene.

The explosive device was rendered safe, before being seized for forensic examination.

Detectives are continuing their investigations into the matter and are attempting to establish a motive for the incident.

They have been told a small light-coloured vehicle was seen driving along Flounder Rd at excessive speed without its headlights on, moments after the shooting.

Police are now appealing for anyone who may have seen the vehicle or has information about the shooting to come forward.

Anyone with information about this incident should call Gosford Detectives via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media release, 22 Jul 2013

NSW Police Media