Aggravated burglary and firearm incident - Huntingdale

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Aggravated burglary and firearm incident - Huntingdale
First published: 13 November 2026
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Armadale Detectives are investigating an incident that occurred on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

About 4.20am, police received reports of a disturbance at a residence in Huntingdale, where a person was reportedly in possession of a firearm.

Police believe a 47-year-old man forced entry into a residence armed with a knife and in possession of two firearms, before threatening the occupants.

During the incident, a 50-year-old woman and 19-year-old male sustained laceration wounds. The 47-year-old man sustained stab wounds during an act of self-defence by the occupants. All parties were known to each other.

All three were conveyed to hospital for treatment.

Police seized a rifle, handgun and ammunition from the property.

The 47-year-old man remains in police custody as Armadale Detectives continue their investigation.

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