Shot partner of Mullewa fugitive makes plea for her ‘sexy bush critter’ to come home

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The partner of fugitive Kenneth Giles has made a plea for him to come home after he allegedly shot her in the hand at their Mullewa home two weeks ago.

Giles, 58, remains on the run, despite tactical response officers descending on the Mid West town, 445 kilometres north of Perth, following reports of an active shooting incident on January 7.

His partner, Tanya Moran, provided a statement to 9News Perth on Monday.

“BIG SHOUT OUT TO Kenneth Jon Giles AKA my sexy bush critter,” she said in the statement.

“Six years ago we were too old to be each other’s firsts, yet as old as we are, we have been so lucky to share so many firsts together thus far.

“We swore we were each other’s forever, and we would grow old very disgracefully together, no doubt entertaining ourselves by embarrassing all our kids along the way.

“You are so loved, not only be me but so many family and friends, we need to know you’re alright.

“WFT babe, please come home or reach out??? So where the bloody hell are you my love???

“This feral womandy [sic] thing needs her rough tough sexy bush critter home, her Buzz back, you promised infinity and beyond, remember.”

Mullewa residents were not fearful of Giles and were surprised to hear he was allegedly involved in the shooting, 9News Perth reported.

Earlier this month, WA Police spokesman Neil Vanderplank described Giles as a “very skilled bushman” who was likely still in the Mid West region.

“[We are once again pleading with] Kenneth Giles to make himself known to police ... so we can end this matter as safely as we can for the community and for himself,” he said.

Vanderplank confirmed police were treating the investigation as a domestic violence incident and officers had since seized a number of firearms. However, Giles is not a registered firearm owner.

Moran underwent surgery at Royal Perth Hospital following the shooting.

Police believe Giles is travelling in a White Nissan Patrol ute, license plate 1BIY336.

Anyone who sees Giles is asked to call triple zero and not approach him.

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