Police have charged a man with the stabbing murder of an 18-year-old in Bomaderry.
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About 7pm on Friday, December 9, officers from the South Coast Police District were called to West Birriley Street, Bomaderry, following reports an 18-year-old had suffered chest injuries.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man at the scene before taking him to Shoalhaven Hospital in a critical condition; however, he died a short time later.
Police established a crime scene and began an investigation under Strike Force Elephant.
Following extensive inquires, police arrested a 20-year-old at a home on West Birriley Street, Bomaderry about 7.45am on Thursday.
He was taken to Nowra Police Station and charged with murder, possessing an unauthorised firearm and not keeping a firearm safely.
He faced Nowra Local Court on Thursday, where he was refused bail.
He will return to court in February.
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Sam Baker
Sam Baker is Journalist with the South Coast Register on the South Coast of NSW. He also contributes work to The Batemans Bay Post, Milton Ulladulla Times, Southern Highlands News and Illawarra Mercury. Email: sam.baker@austcommunitymedia.com.au Phone: 0472 904 583
Sam Baker is Journalist with the South Coast Register on the South Coast of NSW. He also contributes work to The Batemans Bay Post, Milton Ulladulla Times, Southern Highlands News and Illawarra Mercury. Email: sam.baker@austcommunitymedia.com.au Phone: 0472 904 583
