A 32-year-old Calwell man faced the ACT Magistrates Court on Thursday charged with attempted murder after a March shooting in Theodore.
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Christopher Cunningham was charged with attempted murder and discharging a firearm into a building.
The incident is believed to be linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs.
Mr Cunningham did not enter pleas and did not apply for bail.
The alleged shooting took place on Saturday, March 2 in Freda Gibson Circuit in Theodore.
Police responded after reports of shots fired. A man suffered a gun shot wound and was treated by paramedics for non-life threatening injuries.
Two homes were struck by stray bullets.
Speaking on Thursday, ACT Policing's Detective Superintendent Scott Moller described the incident as "absolutely reckless".
"Discharging a firearm in the street in broad daylight is really terrible. We've got bullets ringing through different buildings and a member of the public being shot," Detective Superintendent Moller said.
"It is right up there with our most serious offences."
Mr Cunningham was arrested on Wednesday night after police had earlier searched a commercial premises in Fyshwick and a Calwell home.
"During those search warrants police located firearms, ammunition and drugs, which we believe relate to this initial incident," Detective Superintendent Moller said.
Police seized a .3030 calibre lever action rifle, which is believed to have been used in the alleged shooting. They also seized explosives and methamphetamine during the searches.
Detective Superintendent Moller said the alleged shooting took place after a disagreement between the parties involved.
He added the alleged victim had received treatment and was recovering well.
In recent months there have been a number of shootings associated with outlaw motorcycle gangs but Detective Superintendent Moller said police were working to protect the community.
"Today is an example that we do have a handle on it," he said.
"We will continue to investigate and pursue every one of these crimes."
Significant information about the alleged shooting was provided by the public, Detective Superintendent Moller said, and anyone with further information was urged to come forward as further charges were possible.
Police are interested in a white Mitsubishi that was seen in the vicinity of Fred Gibson Circuit on March 2.
Information can be provided anonymously.
Mr Cunningham was remanded in custody and will reappear in court on May 16.
