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Man critically injured in shooting near Hobart

The shooting occurred in Leyland Place in Bridgewater.

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot at a house in southern Tasmania overnight.

Shots were fired at a residence in Leyland Place at Bridgewater about 3:30am.

A 34-year-old man was injured in the incident and is being treated at the Royal Hobart Hospital.

Police had said earlier his injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.

They do not believe the attack was random.

Investigations are continuing and police are calling for witnesses.

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