Residents in Sydney’s inner west are warned to stay indoors as cops hone in on ‘active’ shooter
An emergency situation is unfolding in Sydney’s inner west as tactical police and paramedics rush to the scene of a shooting.
Residents have been told to stay indoors following the shooting in Croydon Park which is understood to have begun about 7.30pm on Sunday.
Shots were fired from a roof near a busy McDonald’s restaurant, according to one unconfirmed witness report.
A separate local resident reported hearing shots still being fired as late as 9.15pm.
Police confirmed operations are ongoing at the scene, where stretches of Georges River Road and Brighton Avenue have been closed to motorists.
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson told the Daily Mail four patients had received treatment for varying injuries.
A man aged in his 50s self-presented to Canterbury Hospital with a gunshot wound, the spokesperson said.
Another person was transported from the scene and has been taken to hospital, though the nature and extent of their injuries are not clear.
Paramedics are pictured attending to an individual in a stretcher at the scene
Tactical police are on the scene in Sydney’s inner west with a gunman understood to have opened fire on multiple people
Residents have been urged to ‘shelter in place’ as operations remain ongoing
A further two people presented themselves to Campsie police station with minor injuries, including abrasions, the spokesperson said.
Paramedics were pictured attending to an individual in a stretcher at the scene of the shooting.
Tactical police were pictured driving an armoured Bearcat vehicle into the area.
Authorities issued a text to residents urging the public to ‘shelter in place’. Motorists were urged to avoid the area and follow police directions.
Multiple streets have been locked down by police
NSW Ambulance confirmed four people had received treatment for various injuries
Police operations are ongoing at the scene
Police helicopters are circling above the Croydon Park and Campsie areas.
Concerned residents have posted to social media checking in on friends and family.
NSW Police issued a statement advising residents more information would be provided when available as operations continue.
‘A police operation is currently underway at Croydon Park after shots were fired,’ NSW Police said in a statement.
‘The area has been locked down with Georges River Road closed between Croydon Avenue and Seymor Street and Brighton Avenue closed between Georges River Road and Queensborough Road.
‘Specialist resources are attending, and the public is urged to stay inside, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.’
More to follow.
