Western Sydney Shootings Sunday Night Injure Two Men

Two men were shot in Western Sydney on Sunday night, with police investigating separate incidents. One man has been arrested.
By Newsroom | Crime, Australia |

Two men are in hospital following separate shooting incidents in Western Sydney, occurring approximately an hour apart on Sunday night. One man was struck by gunfire on Northcott Road in Lalor Park just before 8:45 PM, while another, a 25-year-old, was shot on Arundle Road in Bass Hill.

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Police are investigating both incidents independently, though they do not currently believe the two shootings are linked. Authorities did, however, locate a car on fire on Rex Road in Georges Hall, which they suspect is connected to the Bass Hill incident. A 46-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning at a residence on Northcott Road and is being questioned by police.

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Scenes of Violence Unfold

The first shooting unfolded on Northcott Road, Lalor Park, where multiple shots were fired from a residence. Later, a separate call brought police to Arundle Road, Bass Hill, where the second man was injured. A Holden Commodore was discovered ablaze on Rex Road, Georges Hall, with investigators considering it suspicious and potentially linked to the Bass Hill incident.

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Police have established crime scenes at both shooting locations and report finding "several fired cartridge cases." Despite the proximity in time and location, detectives maintain no confirmed link exists between the two events or the vehicles involved.

Echoes of Past Incidents?

Recent events in Sydney's west have seen similar patterns of violence. Reports from prior nights mention a shooting in Merrylands where a car, similar to one seen in relation to a Guildford incident, was reportedly used. Separately, a home on Bluegum Avenue in Prestons was targeted in the early hours, with bullets fired into the residence. One of those shots narrowly missed a resident, according to Superintendent Scott Tanner. While Superintendent Tanner stopped short of confirming a link to the earlier Sunday night incidents, he acknowledged their similar nature. He also stated it was "too early to determine" if these shootings are connected to organised crime, but emphasized that the two events on Sunday were "definitely linked."

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happened in Western Sydney on Sunday night?
Two men were shot in separate incidents in Western Sydney on Sunday night. One was shot in Lalor Park around 8:45 PM, and another in Bass Hill later. Both men are in hospital.
Q: Have police made any arrests related to the Western Sydney shootings?
Yes, a 46-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning at a home on Northcott Road, Lalor Park. He is currently being questioned by police.
Q: Are the two shootings in Western Sydney linked?
Police are investigating both incidents separately and do not currently believe they are linked. However, they are looking into a car fire on Rex Road, Georges Hall, which they suspect is connected to the Bass Hill shooting.
Q: What did police find at the crime scenes?
Police have set up crime scenes at both shooting locations. They reported finding several fired cartridge cases at the scenes.
Q: Are these shootings connected to organized crime?
Superintendent Scott Tanner stated it is too early to determine if these shootings are connected to organized crime. He did confirm that the two events on Sunday night were believed to be linked.