A 24-year-old man has been charged following the shooting of another man in North Lyneham yesterday.

About 12:20pm yesterday, Friday 21 March, ACT Policing was called to assist ACT Ambulance Service paramedics in Florey who were responding to a man who had received minor wounds from shotgun pellets.

After speaking to the man, police attended a residence in North Lyneham (where it is believed the incident occurred) and at about 1:40pm, a 24-year-old man who was nearby was taken into custody in relation to the shooting.

Search warrant activity was conducted in North Lyneham last night.

The 24-year-old man, of no fixed address, was charged with discharge a firearm – endanger life and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today, Saturday 22 March.

Anyone who witnessed an incident in the North Lyneham area prior to 12:20pm yesterday is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote C2004320. Information can be provided anonymously.