Terrifying Home Invasion Leaves Man Shot, House Doused in Petrol

Terrifying Home Invasion Leaves Man Shot, House Doused in Petrol

Canberra, Australia – In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, a man has been shot twice and his house doused in petrol during a terrifying home invasion in the Canberra suburb of Gordon. According to police reports, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening around 9:30 p.m. Three masked individuals forced their way into the man’s home, armed with a firearm and a petrol can. During the confrontation, the victim, a 35-year-old man, was shot twice in the legs. The suspects then proceeded to pour petrol throughout the house, threatening to set it alight. The man managed to escape the burning building and call for help. Emergency services rushed to the scene and extinguished the fire before it could spread. The victim was taken to hospital in a stable condition. Police have launched a full-scale investigation and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are particularly interested in any information regarding the three suspects, who fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan. “This is a very serious incident that has left the victim and the community traumatized,” said Detective Superintendent Scott Moller. “We are determined to apprehend those responsible and bring them to justice.” Residents in the area have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately. The home invasion has raised safety concerns in the Canberra community, with many expressing fear and outrage over the escalating violence in the city. “It’s just awful to think that something like this could happen in my neighborhood,” said one Gordon resident. “I hope the police catch the culprits and give them the punishment they deserve.” Anyone with information about the home invasion is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Bank Robbery and Attempted Hotel Theft

Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Bank Robbery and Attempted Hotel Theft

A 62-year-old man, David Steven Gober, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Rock County, Wisconsin. Gober was convicted of two theft-related crimes: robbing the BMO Harris Bank in Beloit and attempting to rob the Hotel Goodwin in the same city. On June 16, 2023, Gober robbed the bank around 5 p.m. by handing a note to a teller that demanded money and claimed he had a gun. About five hours later, he attempted to rob the hotel by handing a similar note to an employee. On June 7, Gober was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison with five years of extended supervision for the bank robbery. For the attempted theft at the hotel, he was sentenced to 10 years of confinement with five years of extended supervision. The sentences will be served concurrently. The investigation was conducted by the Beloit Police Department.A man in his 50s was lucky to escape with his life after he was shot twice at his Canberra home by intruders who doused his residence in petrol. Police were called to the Spence home just after midnight on Monday following reports of a home invasion. Officers arrived to find the male victim with gunshot wounds to his leg and arm, a crime scene established and the arson squad called in to investigate. The victim was taken to Canberra Hospital in a stable condition. Detective Acting Superintendent Anthony Clarke said the victim was home alone when he heard a knock at the door and answered it. “He opened the door to find two male offenders forcing entry. A struggle ensued, during which the victim was shot twice by one of the offenders,” he said. “The offenders then doused the house with petrol and set fire to it before fleeing.” The fire caused significant damage to the home, but it was extinguished by ACT Fire & Rescue before it could spread to neighbouring properties. Detective Acting Superintendent Clarke said the incident was “extremely concerning” and police were appealing to the public for information. “We are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area around the time of the incident,” he said. “We are also urging anyone who has any information about the identity of the offenders to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.” Police are continuing to investigate the incident and are yet to make any arrests.