Investigations are underway by New South Wales Police following a shooting in Londonderry, in Sydney’s northwest overnight.
Around 9pm est on Tuesday (10 May 2022) Emergency services were called to a residence on Milford Road following reports that a man had been shot. Officers attached to the Nepean Police Area Command were also in attendance.
A 37-year-old man was found inside the home suffering gunshot wounds to both his legs. He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to the hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Police received information that a man wearing hi-vis clothing and a face covering entered the 37-year-olds home and discharged a firearm.
Officers, with the assistance of the Dog Squad and PolAir, conducted a search of the area after the alleged shooter fled the scene.
Despite the search, the armed man could not be located.
A crime scene has been established and investigations are ongoing. Information gathered by police indicates this was a targeted incident.
Police are calling for anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from the surrounding area is urged to contact Nepean Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
