Watson homicide: suspects identified

ACT Policing’s Homicide Team are progressing their investigation into the murder of Watson man Eden Waugh, with detectives identifying two persons of interest.

About 7.45pm on Thursday 3 November, police were called to a disturbance at a residence in Windeyer Street in Watson.

Police attended the scene and located a man who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. Police believe this to be a targeted incident and there is no threat to public safety.

Mr Waugh’s partner, who was inside the residence at the time of the shooting, suffered minor injuries and is not a suspect in Mr Waugh’s death.

Detective Sergeant Donna Parsons of the Homicide Team said subsequent investigations have identified two persons of interest.

“Detectives have identified two male suspects who left the scene on foot on the night of Mr Waugh’s murder,” Detective Sergeant Parsons said.

“The first person of interest is described as being between 180-190cm tall and of large build. He was wearing a light coloured hooded jacket with zippered front and light coloured track pants.”

“The second person of interest is between 170cm-180cm tall and of skinny build. He was wearing black jeans and a black hooded jumper. Both males had their faces covered.”

“Police are investigating whether there is any link to a previous home invasion that occurred at the Watson residence in September, where a firearm was also involved and Mr Waugh sustained injuries.”

Police are urging anyone who may have any information that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

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