Five people have been arrested following a serious shooting incident near Geraldton in Western Australia’s Mid West, with police deploying significant resources to the area on Wednesday, September 30.

The incident occurred in the rural locality of Moonyoonooka, on the outskirts of Geraldton, at about 1am. Emergency services were called after reports of a person suffering injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.

A man in his 30s was taken by St John WA to Geraldton Regional Hospital. Police said his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, although he was initially described as being in a serious condition.

Following the incident, police established a significant operation involving local officers, detectives and members of the Tactical Response Group. Residents and members of the public were advised to stay away from the Moonyoonooka area while officers investigated what had happened.

The investigation later expanded to nearby Utakarra, where police arrested five people on Hart Street at about 10.30am. The five people were taken into custody and were assisting police with their inquiries.

Police have said the incident involved people who were known to one another and that there was no information indicating an ongoing threat to the wider community. However, residents were encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

The police operation involved specialist officers and forensic personnel working around properties and surrounding roads. Tactical Response Group officers were also seen in the area as police worked to locate people connected with the incident.

The initial police alert prompted people in the affected area to avoid the location while authorities assessed the situation. Some local roads were monitored by police, although the main road through the area remained open.

Geraldton Airport is located within the broader area where police advised people to stay away. Despite the police operation, airport services continued normally, with flights arriving and departing as scheduled.

The incident has attracted attention across Geraldton because of the significant police presence and the early-morning response. Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang around the time of the incident, while police vehicles and specialist units were subsequently seen moving through the area.

Authorities have released limited information about the circumstances leading to the shooting while the investigation remains active. Police are continuing to examine evidence and speak with people who may have information relevant to the incident.

The five people arrested have not been reported as formally charged at the time of publication. Their involvement remains part of the ongoing investigation, and no conclusions about responsibility should be drawn before police inquiries and any subsequent legal proceedings are completed.

Residents and visitors have been advised to follow police directions and avoid interfering with the investigation.

The incident was reported today, 30 September 2026, by ABC News and other Western Australian media, so it meets your today-only requirement. It is also a new Geraldton story and does not duplicate the previously supplied Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sunshine Coast stories.