Teen Charged Over Gosnells Drive-By Shooting

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly firing more than 20 shots into a house in Perth's Gosnells suburb, with seven people, including children, inside at the time.

The incident occurred on Bert Street in Gosnells at about 12:40am on Saturday, with police alleging the boy used a semi-automatic rifle to carry out the attack.

Charges and Court Appearance

The teenager made a brief appearance in Perth Children's Court on Monday, where it was heard that police would oppose bail as he is already on bail for alleged offences in Victoria.

The boy has been charged with eight offences, including unlawful use of a firearm, endangering life, possession of stolen property, and no authority to drive.

Incident Details

CCTV footage captured audio of the alleged shooting, with the sound of 27 shots fired on the recording.

Windows were damaged in the shooting, with bullets striking a bedroom window and an external wall.

WA Police acting Senior Sergeant Heath Atkinson said there were seven people inside the home at the time of the alleged shooting, and one man was injured by shattered glass.

"One adult male sustained minor injuries and was conveyed to hospital where he received medical treatment," he said.

Arrest and Investigation

The 13-year-old was arrested in a car park 18 kilometres away in Belmont on Monday and charged with the offences.

"This is a shocking and deeply concerning incident, that a 13-year-old child was [alleged] to have access to a firearm," Acting Senior Sergeant Heath Atkinson said.

"The consequences could have been far worse."

Neighbour Reactions

Neighbours near the targeted home said they were woken up by the sound of bullets being fired.

"I have shot a few guns before so I did know it was definitely a shot sound," Cassie Smith said.

"I heard a car speed away … quite scary to know that it was right next to where I was sleeping."

Another neighbour, Joseph Maiolo, said he had also heard "shouting and swearing" from the street.

"I thought someone was going to shoot me. It's not safe anymore," he said.

Police believe the shooting was an isolated incident, but the investigation is ongoing.