UPDATE: A 23-year-old man was shot in Coconut Grove on Monday night and taken to hospital with injuries to his legs, NT Police said, in what they called a “targeted attack” by a group who fled the scene, but were later arrested.

The incident is believed to have occurred after 7pm Monday night at a public housing complex in Litchfield Court, Coconut Grove, with police closing the area during their investigation.

“At this stage, police believe it was a targeted attack and there is no risk to the public,” a police statement posted to social media on Monday night said.

“The offenders, who are believed to be known to the victim, fled the scene.”

Police said on Tuesday morning three people were arrested around 4am in Katherine in connection to the shooting.

The three people, including a 19-year-old man, a 22-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man are in custody with charges pending. Police said the three were known to the victim.

The trio were driving a black Mazda 3, which police determined was “not stolen and was allegedly being borrowed by someone who was not the registered owner”.

“Multiple units, including detectives from the Crime Command, the Territory Response Group, Katherine general duties and the Northern Investigations Section deployed and began tracking the vehicle,” Assistant Commissioner Travis Wurst said.

“Shortly before 4am, a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed outside Katherine and two men, aged 19 and 22, and a 22-year-old woman were arrested without incident.

“Multiple edged weapons were found within the vehicle but the firearm allegedly used has yet to be located.”

Mr Wurst said Major Crime investigators were continuing their investigations and urged anyone with information to contact police.

“Anyone with information, particularly on the whereabouts of the firearm, can make contact with police on 131 444 and quote reference P25034096.”