A woman will appear in court following an alleged domestic-related shooting in Bungendore today.
Shortly before 3am (Sunday 9 August 2015), emergency services were called to a home on the Kings Highway, Bungendore, following reports of a shooting.
On arrival, police located a 40-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his back.
The man was treated at the scene by Ambulance Paramedics and conveyed to Canberra Hospital where he has undergone surgery and remains in a serious but stable condition.
Police were told an altercation has taken place between the man and a 41-year-old woman, who are in a domestic relationship.
Police will allege the woman shot the man in the back with a firearm.
A crime scene was established and three firearms secured. The woman was arrested at the home and taken to Queanbeyan Police Station.
Detectives have charged the woman with discharging a firearm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and use unauthorised firearm.
She was refused bail to appear before Queanbeyan Local Court tomorrow (Monday 10 August 2015).