A man has been shot during a home invasion in Sydney's south-west.
About 12.45am today (Tuesday 11 June 2024), emergency services responded to reports of a man being shot in a house on Mary Wade Place, Carnes Hill.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 25-year-old man for a gunshot wound to the right leg. He was taken to Liverpool Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Officers from Liverpool Police Area Command were informed that eight men wearing face coverings forced entry into the premises.
The men were confronted by the 25-year-old man – a resident of the home – before he was shot twice.
Petrol was then poured through the home – but not ignited - before the men left the location in two separate vehicles.
During the incident shotgun damage was sustained to a vehicle parked in the driveway of the home.
A crime scene has been established as investigations commence.
The incident is believed to be targeted.
Police are urging anyone who may have information about the matter – or was in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Liverpool Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 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.
