Skip to main content
institutional access

You are connecting from
Lake Geneva Public Library,
please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.

Published loading...Updated

Manhunt for shooters as police lock down Perth suburb

Police say significant resources are deployed as officers search for two men in black clothing and urge residents to stay indoors.

  • On Sunday morning, a man was shot at a residence on Owen Place in Hamilton Hill, with police receiving the report at 4:35am and transporting the victim to hospital with serious injuries.
  • Two men dressed in all black are believed responsible for the shooting and remain on the run, prompting police to deploy significant resources across the area to locate the suspects.
  • Residents in Hamilton Hill are under lockdown as the search continues. Police advised those in the area to "lock their doors and windows and remain inside" during the operation.
  • Anyone who sees the two males is urged to "call police via Triple Zero immediately" and not approach them, while members of the public are asked to stay away from the area.
  • Hamilton Hill, located about 23 kilometres south-west of the CBD, remains cordoned off as police continue their search and urge the public to avoid the suburb entirely until operations conclude.
Insights by Ground AI

12 Articles

Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Lean Left

Perth suburb in lockdown after man shot

A Perth suburb is in lockdown after a man was shot and two others are on the run.

·North Sydney, Australia
Read Full Article
PerthNowPerthNow
Reposted by
The West AustralianThe West Australian
Center

Manhunt for shooters as police lock down Perth suburb

A man has been shot and areas surrounding the Perth suburb of Hamilton Hill are in lockdown as police look for the culprits.

·Osborne Park, Australia
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 46% of the sources lean Left
46% Left

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Global News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal