Sunday,
2 February 2025
Police appeal for information on Christmas Eve shooting

Police are appealing for information following a shooting in Forbes before Christmas.

No injuries have been reported but police found a single bullet hole in the boot of a vehicle after a loud bang was reported to police.

A man told police he heard a loud bang outside his home in Queen Street about 3.30am on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Officers attached to Central West Police District attended and located a single bullet hole in the boot of the vehicle.

The vehicle has been seized for forensic examination under Strike Force Goovigen.

Police are asking for anyone who was in the vicinity of Queen Street, Forbes, at the time, or anyone who believes they have relevant dashcam vision, to come forward.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.