Detectives have released vision as part of an ongoing appeal for public assistance following a fatal shooting in Port Stephens.
\nAbout 1.45pm on Sunday 29 August 2021, emergency services were called to Hideaway Drive, Salt Ash, following reports a white Ford Ranger utility had hit a tree.
\nOfficers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended along with NSW Ambulance paramedics and located a male driver suffering a fatal gunshot wound.
\nHe was later identified as 45-year-old David King.
\nA short time later, officers located a burnt-out white Santa Fe located on Masonite Road, Heatherbrae, which police believe is linked to the shooting.
\nDetectives established Strike Force Breve to investigate the incident, with assistance from State Crime Command\u2019s Homicide Squad.
\nAs part of investigations, strike force detectives have released vision of a man who was near the crime scene in Heatherbrae and may have information that could assist police with their inquiries. It is not believed this man is linked to the death of David King.
\nAnyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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