NSW:Man shot with pellet gun at Liverpool

AAP General News (Australia)
08-15-2011
NSW:Man shot with pellet gun at Liverpool

SYDNEY, Aug 15 AAP - A man working at a party supplies shop in Sydney's southwest has
been shot with pellet gun.

The 29-year-old was at work on Hoxton Park Road, Liverpool, when he got into an argument
with two men over hired party equipment about 12.15pm (AEST) on Monday.

Following the brief dispute, police said one of the men shot the staff member in the
leg with a pellet gun.

The men then fled the store and police were notified.

The 29-year-old was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to Liverpool
Hospital with a welt injury on his thigh.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or any suspicious activity
in the area, to come forward.

The men were of Asian and Caucasian appearance.

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KEYWORD: PELLET

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