A 24-year-old man has been charged following the shooting of another man in North Lyneham on Friday.

Police were called to assist ambulance paramedics in Florey, who were responding to a man who had received minor wounds from shotgun pellets.

After speaking to the victim, police went to North Lyneham (where they believe the incident occurred) and took the 24-year-old man into custody.

He was charged with discharging a firearm – endangering life, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Anyone who witnessed the incident in the North Lyneham area before 12.20pm on Friday should call 1800 333000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.