Rappville man Zachary Whitelum pleads guilty to Anzac Day shooting

Police will allege the 32-year-old was shooting a 12-gauge shotgun in a public place.

Police will allege the 32-year-old was shooting a 12-gauge shotgun in a public place.

A man who was arrested on Anzac Day for allegedly shooting a 12-gauge shotgun a in a public place has pleaded guilty.

Zachary Whitelum, 32, appeared in Casino Local Court on May 20 for two charges including firing a firearm in a public place, and not keeping a firearm safe.

The court heard Whitelum plead guilty to both charges and will face sentencing at his next appearance.

Police will allege that about 4pm on Monday, April 26, police were called to Carwong Road, Rappville, following reports of gun shots.

Richmond Police District Acting Inspector Claude Toscan said that upon arrival, police located a black Subaru Forester alleged to be involved in the incident and officers spoke with a 32-year-old man nearby.

Police searched the car and located a 12-gauge shot gun and empty cartridges.

“He was allegedly firing his shotgun into the ground,” Act Insp Toscan said at the time of the event.

Whitelum will be sentenced in Casino Local Court on July 8.