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Man shot in Emerald aggravated burglary

Three men are on the run after the forced their way inside an Emerald home and shot a 53 year-old man.

Police at the scene of an aggravated Burglary and Shooting in Emerald. Picture: David Crosling
Police at the scene of an aggravated Burglary and Shooting in Emerald. Picture: David Crosling

A man has been shot in an aggravated burglary in Emerald this morning.

Investigators have been told three men forced their way into a Cornish Road home around 4.30am.

One of the men, described as caucasian in appearance, shot the 53-year-old male occupant of the house in the leg.

Police at the scene of an aggravated burglary in Emerald. Picture: David Crosling
Police at the scene of an aggravated burglary in Emerald. Picture: David Crosling
The street is closed off as police investigate. Picture: David Crosling
The street is closed off as police investigate. Picture: David Crosling
Police are combing through the house. Picture: David Crosling
Police are combing through the house. Picture: David Crosling

The three men fled the scene on foot to a nearby vehicle that was seen in the same street west of the victims house.

Two other people who were home at the time were not injured.

The parties involved are believed to be known to each other.

A police car has cordoned off the street while investigators comb through the house.

The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined and the investigation remains ongoing.

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