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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Kathryn Lewis, Julia Kanapathippillai

Suspected shooting, arson in Lawson

A crime scene was established in Lawson on Wednesday night after a suspected shooting and arson incident.

Police were called to Lawson at 10pm on Wednesday where two vehicles were ablaze in the driveway of a Narrambla Terrace home.

Police found bullet holes throughout the home and two melted fuel containers beneath one of the cars.

Detective Superintendent Scott Moller said there were three people at the residence.

"They are concerned, obviously, like we all are," he said.

Detective Superintendent Moller said no one was injured from the incident.

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information relating to the incident.

Police believe a number of people were involved in the incident, with two people seen running away and getting into a dark coloured four-door hatch style car that was parked near the intersection of Narrambla Terrace and Solong St shortly before police arrived.

Police are urging anyone who saw any suspicious activity in Lawson on Wednesday or who may have any CCTV, dash-cam footage or information that could assist police, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously. Please quote reference number 6551229.

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