Appeal following public place shooting – Strike Force Tiarri

Police are appealing for information after a public place shooting in Sydney’s north west last year.

About 9pm on Wednesday 13 September 2023, emergency services were called to Niland Crescent, Blackett, following reports a man had been shot.

On arrival, officers attached to Mount Druitt Police Area Command located a 29-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his head, body and forearm.

He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition. The man has since been released from hospital and continues to recover from his injuries.

Investigators established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident under Strike Force Tiarri.

As inquiries continue, detectives have released CCTV vision of a grey Ford Ranger and two males – dressed in black clothing – who may be able to assist with inquiries.

Anyone with information which may assist investigators are urged to call police 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.

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