Homicide Squad detectives are investigating an incident that occurred in Keysbrook on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
About 8.40am, police received reports that a firearm had been discharged at a property on Scarp Road, with one person sustaining critical injuries.
Further reports indicated a woman – aged in her 40’s – and her child were inside the residence at the time of the incident, and both safely self-evacuated without injury.
Significant police resources were deployed to the area, and, upon arrival, officers located a 44-year-old man deceased inside the residence with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.
A 38-year-old man, known to the victim, was located inside a parked vehicle at the property. He was promptly apprehended and is assisting with inquiries.
One firearm was located inside the residence and seized by police.
The incident has been contained and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000. Reports can be made anonymously.
About 8.40am, police received reports that a firearm had been discharged at a property on Scarp Road, with one person sustaining critical injuries.
Further reports indicated a woman – aged in her 40’s – and her child were inside the residence at the time of the incident, and both safely self-evacuated without injury.
Significant police resources were deployed to the area, and, upon arrival, officers located a 44-year-old man deceased inside the residence with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.
A 38-year-old man, known to the victim, was located inside a parked vehicle at the property. He was promptly apprehended and is assisting with inquiries.
One firearm was located inside the residence and seized by police.
The incident has been contained and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000. Reports can be made anonymously.
