WA man shot twice in row over loud music

Sydney Morning Herald
November 11, 2007

A 25-year-old man has undergone emergency surgery for gunshot wounds after being shot for ignoring a request to turn down his music.

The man was entertaining friends at his home in Boddington, South of Perth, on Saturday when the incident occurred.

"They were having a few drinks and playing some music," police spokesman Trevor Davis said.

A visitor at the neighbouring house approached the 25-year-old man, asking him to turn the music down, Insp Davis said.

"He spoke to the victim but to no avail," he said.

Police allege the man then left but returned to the neighbouring house with a .22 calibre semi-automatic rifle.

"He pulled into the driveway of his friend's home and fired three shots in the direction of the victim's house while standing at the dividing fence," Insp Davis said.

"It is alleged he then took aim at the victim and fired two shots at him.

"The first shot struck him in the stomach and the second struck him in the buttocks." ...