A man will face court on Friday following a stand-off with police at East Gosford.
At about 11pm, Thursday, Brisbane Water Police Area Command officers attended a unit block in relation to a domestic-related assault.
Police were told, a 47-year-old woman had been assaulted in a unit at the complex by a man known to her, after he allegedly discharged a firearm inside.
The woman was able to leave the unit and notify police.
Police said officers established a perimeter around the unit block and further specialist resources attended.
Following negotiations, a 51-year-old man was taken into custody at about 2.30am, Friday, without further incident.
Police took him to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with possess loaded firearm endanger life non-public place, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, fire firearm manner likely injure persons/property, fire firearm at dwelling-house with disregard for safety, intentionally choke person with recklessness (DV).
Police allegedly seized a handgun from the unit for forensic examination.
Inquiries are continuing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online
