Two men injured in Mother's Day shooting
Two men, believed to be step-brothers, have been airlifted to hospital after a domestic-related shooting in the NSW Hunter region.
Police say were called to Bingleburra about midday today following reports two men had been shot.
Officers were told the two men - aged 35 and 28 - were involved in an altercation in which the older man was shot in the chest.
The shooting occurred on a remote property in Bingleburra. 9news
Police are attempting to work out what led to the violence. 9news
Paramedics at the scene. 9news
The younger man fled and was found nearby with a gunshot wound which is believed to be self-inflicted, police say.
Both men have been airlifted to John Hunter Hospital with the younger man reported to be critical and the older man in a serious but stable condition.
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