Collie incident: Major police hunt underway after alleged shooting in South West

WA Police are on the hunt for a man possibly armed with a gun after another man received gunshot wounds to both of his hands in the South West.

Bunbury detectives are looking for 34-year-old Joseph James Horohau Coombe as part of their investigation into a firearm incident on Sunday morning.

“About 8:15am, police received information regarding a man being shot in Clifton Street, Collie,” a spokesman said.

“The man, who is aged in his 30s, received gunshot wounds to both his hands and attended Collie Hospital.”

The West understands the man’s injuries are the result of possible shotgun wounds. His condition remains unknown.

“It is believed the incident involved persons known to each other, and was not a random incident,” police said.

The West understands police have deployed extensive resources to try and catch Mr Coombe as part of their ongoing investigation into the shooting.

Mr Coombe is described as being 180cm tall, medium build with green eyes and fair skinned.

It is understood officers from the tactical response group and the police airwing visited properties in Australind and Collie on Sunday, but Mr Coombe was nowhere to be seen. It is believed Mr Coombe was linked to these properties.

He is known to visit Australind, Collie and the South West region, police say.

Police warn the public to not approach Mr Coombe as he may be armed with a firearm.

People with knowledge of the incident, or who sights Mr Coombe should contact WA Police immediately on 131 444.

More to come.