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.
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson told the Daily Mail four patients had received treatment for varying injuries.
A man 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.
The spokesperson added a further two people presented themselves to Campsie police station with minor injuries, including abrasions.
Police confirmed operations are ongoing at the scene, where stretches of Georges River Road and Brighton Avenue have been closed to motorists.
Tactical police are on the scene in Sydney’s inner west with a gunman understood to have opened fire on multiple people
Paramedics are pictured attending to an individual in a stretcher at the scene
Authorities issued a text to residents urging the public to ‘shelter in place’. Motorists were urged to avoid the area and follow police directions.
‘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.
‘Further information will be provided when available.’
More to follow.
