A man is in critical but stable condition following an alleged shooting by his brother at a rural property in Nana Glen, New South Wales. Emergency services responded to the incident on Orara Way around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, they discovered a 22-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to his chest. This occurred after a loud argument erupted in the home.

NSW Ambulance paramedics provided immediate treatment before the man was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital for emergency surgery. A spokesperson for NSW Police confirmed that both brothers resided at the property, which was occupied by six people at the time of the incident.

Approximately 30 minutes later, police pursued an SUV into a dead-end street, Carrall Close, in Coffs Harbour. Officers arrested a 20-year-old man and reportedly seized a rifle during a search of the vehicle. The man faces multiple charges, including shooting with intent to murder (domestic violence), possession and use of an unauthorized firearm and ammunition, stalking and intimidation, as well as drink driving.

Local resident Katie Miller witnessed the police activity later that night. "I came out about 10 o'clock last night and there was about six cop cars in the street, lights on," she said. "I didn't hear any sirens or anything, but it was a very busy street last night. It's usually a very quiet street. We're a cul-de-sac and we've got a paddock across the road."

Another nearby resident, Bree Edwards, expressed her surprise at the incident. "I didn't hear anything, nothing, no sirens, nothing," she said. "Very occasionally we'll hear something [gunshots], but it's usually from one of the farms with a pest. It is surprising, I guess I am surprised at something like this happening around this area."

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.