A critical incident investigation is underway after a man died in Sydney’s west today.
About 3.30pm yesterday (Saturday 17 October 2026), police were called to Perkins Street, Rooty Hill, following a concern for welfare.
Officers attached to Mt Druitt Police Area Command attended about 11.30pm; however, were unable to raise anyone inside.
About 9.30am today (Sunday 18 October 2026), police reattended the location and found a man – aged in his 70s – with serious injuries. Police rendered aid to the man before he was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
About 6pm this evening, police were advised the man had died in hospital.
A crime scene has been established and a critical incident team from Hawkesbury Police Area Command will investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.
The investigation will be the subject of an independent review by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
