Adelaide teen found on balcony with gunshot wound, friend speaks to 9News with pet snake around neck
Adelaide police are investigating a shooting in what is believed to be a targeted attack on a teenager.
Officers were called to an apartment in Kurralta Park in the early hours of this morning to find a 19-year-old man standing on a balcony bleeding from a gunshot wound to his stomach.
Josh Ellul-Kerr, the victim's friend, spoke to 9News while standing outside the scene with a pet snake draped around his neck.
Josh Ellul-Kerr stood with a snake around his neck as he spoke to 9News about his friend who was shot in Adelaide. 9News
He said he came home and was told "your mate's just been shot".
"And I'm like what the f---, why would anyone shoot him? He's not violent.
"Hope they catch 'em.. Just hope he's alright."
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A shooting victim in Adelaide is wheeled towards an ambulance. 9News
Police are unsure of the motive of the shooter.
The teenager, from Kurralta Park, was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with a non-life threatening injury.
Investigations are continuing and police are hoping to speak further to the victim later.
Police say they do not believe it was a random attack.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au
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