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Washington shooting: Man charged with attempted murder | Washington shooting: Man charged with attempted murder |
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A man has been charged with attempted murder after another man was shot and left critically ill outside a shop. | A man has been charged with attempted murder after another man was shot and left critically ill outside a shop. |
The 28-year-old was found injured on Blue House Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, at 14:00 BST on Thursday. | The 28-year-old was found injured on Blue House Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, at 14:00 BST on Thursday. |
A 33-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a shotgun with intent to endanger life. He is in custody and will appear before magistrates on Monday. | A 33-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a shotgun with intent to endanger life. He is in custody and will appear before magistrates on Monday. |
Ch Insp Sam Rennison said firearms incidents were "very rare" in the area. | Ch Insp Sam Rennison said firearms incidents were "very rare" in the area. |
"I would like to reiterate we believe this was an isolated incident with all parties involved thought to be known to each other," she said. | |
She warned against speculation on social media which could "potentially prejudice the case". | |
Two other men, aged 33 and 26, have been released without charge. A 24-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on police bail. | Two other men, aged 33 and 26, have been released without charge. A 24-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on police bail. |
The victim remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital. | The victim remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital. |
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