WA community in lockdown and suspect in custody after man allegedly shot west of Perth

Residents of Wooroloo told they could return to normal activity following earlier lockdown but urged to remain vigilant'

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A Western Australian community has spent several hours in lockdown and a man has been taken into custody after an alleged shooting on the outer fringes of Perth.

On Saturday morning, WA Police said officers responded to a firearm incident" in the township of Wooroloo, about 45km from Perth.

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