A man who was allegedly carrying a firearm has been shot in the stomach by police following a confrontation in Sydney‘s southwest.
Emergency services were called to a home on Strathmore Place, near Mountain View Avenue in Glen Alpine, at about 12.25pm on Thursday following reports a man had allegedly made threats.
Assistant Commissioner Stacey Maloney said officers were confronted with a 21-year-old man at the scene, who was allegedly carrying a firearm.
‘He pointed the firearm at the police… it was a very dynamic situation,’ Assistant Commissioner Maloney said.
She confirmed the man was shot once in the stomach.
A neighbour who went outside her property when police arrived told the Daily Mail all she could hear was ‘a guy screaming continuously’.
It is understood the house is the family home of the man’s partner.
He had no major criminal record or history of domestic violence.
A man who was allegedly carrying a firearm has been shot in the stomach by police following a confrontation in Sydney’s south-west
Paramedics transported the 21-year-old man to hospital in a serious condition
Detectives were seen examining items of clothing strewn across the front lawn, including a pair of slippers, shirts and a backpack
The woman was taken to hospital but no injuries, aside from the shooting, were reported.
‘The woman at this point in time was taken to hospital because we believe that she was in a state of shock,’ Assistant Commissioner Maloney said.
Officers performed first aid on the man until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived. He was then transported to Liverpool Hospital in a serious condition.
Detectives were seen making enquiries at the property on Thursday afternoon near a flannel shirt and backpack that remained strewn across the front lawn.
A crime scene has been established and a Critical Incident Team from Burwood Police Area Command will lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and overseen by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
