A quiet evening in Adelaide's southern suburbs turned deadly on Wednesday after a man was fatally shot during an alleged street altercation.
Emergency Response to Oakley Road
South Australia Police were called to Oakley Road at McLaren Flat just before 6pm on Wednesday evening following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, emergency services discovered a grim scene.
A 62-year-old local man was found deceased at the location. He had suffered gunshot wounds.
Arrests and Charges Laid
Police swiftly moved through the area and arrested two men nearby. The suspects, aged 40 and 69, are both residents of McLaren Flat.
Both men have been charged with murder and possessing an unregistered firearm. Neither man applied for bail during their initial processing. They are scheduled to face the Christies Beach Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Detectives investigating the homicide have confirmed they have recovered the firearm believed to have been used in the incident.
Community Reassurance and Ongoing Probe
In a statement, police moved to reassure the wider Adelaide community that this was not a random attack. Authorities confirmed the men were known to the victim and stated there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
Officers are expected to remain at the Oakley Road property as investigations continue. Forensic officers and detectives will work to piece together the exact sequence of events that led to the fatal confrontation.
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident, who has not yet spoken to investigators, to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
