Victoria
Man in stable condition after Sydney south-west shooting
A man is in a stable condition after being shot twice in the chest in Sydney's south-west, with a car found alight nearby.
Emergency services in New South Wales are investigating after a man was shot twice in the chest in Sydney's south-west. The incident, which occurred overnight, has prompted a significant police response and led to the discovery of a burning vehicle nearby.
According to wire reports, the victim is currently in a stable condition after receiving emergency medical treatment. Paramedics were called to the scene of the shooting to treat the man's gunshot wounds before he was transported to a local hospital for further care.
While specific details regarding the exact street address and the identity of the victim have not yet been publicly released by authorities, NSW Police have established multiple crime scenes to preserve vital forensic evidence. Investigators are currently working to determine if the burning car is directly linked to the shooting, which is a common feature of targeted violence in Sydney's metropolitan area.
At this stage, authorities have not confirmed a motive for the attack, nor have they released descriptions of any potential suspects. It remains unknown whether this incident is related to existing gang tensions or criminal networks in the city's south-west region. Local detectives and specialist forensic officers are continuing their detailed examinations of the two separate scenes.
No arrests have been made in connection with the double shooting, and police are appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed suspicious activity, or who have dashcam footage from the area, to contact Crime Stoppers.
Watch for updates from NSW Police as forensic examinations continue and investigators appeal for public assistance.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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