A 23-year-old Clarendon Vale man has been charged by Tasmania Police with a number of offences following an alleged firearm discharge incident in Rokeby earlier today, Wednesday, 30 September 2026. The incident reportedly occurred in the vicinity of another person in Burtonia Street, Rokeby, at approximately 11:30 AM.

Tasmania Police allege the man has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Recklessly Discharge Firearm, and Possess a firearm when not the holder of a license. He has been detained to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court after 10 AM tomorrow, Thursday, 1 October 2026.

Police were initially notified of the incident around 11:30 AM, after a man reported that a vehicle pulled alongside him while he was walking near Burtonia Street. It is alleged that one man then stepped out of the vehicle and fired a single shot from a small firearm in the direction of the pedestrian, before leaving the scene in the vehicle.

The male victim was not physically injured as a result of the alleged incident. Tasmania Police have since seized a firearm they believe was used in the crime and have also located the suspect vehicle, which will undergo examination.

Bellerive police and members of the Special Operations Group responded swiftly to the report, leading to a man being safely taken into custody. Crime scenes were established at both Burtonia Street, Rokeby, and Holmfield Avenue, Clarendon Vale, as part of the ongoing investigation by detectives from the South East CIB division.

Tasmania Police believe the parties involved in the incident are known to each other, and have reassured the community that there is no ongoing threat to public safety. Police have also extended their thanks to members of the community who provided assistance to investigators.

A person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

For further details, readers are encouraged to refer to the original media releases from Tasmania Police:

  • “Man charged over Rokeby firearm discharge incident”
  • “One in custody after Rokeby firearm incident”