Firearms incident in Herdsmans Cove

Police are continuing to investigate an incident in Herdsmans Cove yesterday where a man received a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Police and emergency services were called about 4.50pm yesterday after reports a person had been wounded.

Police conducted searches at a residence in Herdsman Cove overnight and at this early stage of the investigation, it is believed to be a targeted incident.

All roads in the Herdsman Cove area have now been re-opened to the public.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000. Information can be provided anonymously. Please quote: OR764484.