A woman has been arrested as inquiries continue into a shooting in Sydney’s west overnight.
About 11pm yesterday (Saturday 31 July 2021), emergency services were called to Lawson Street, Lalor Park, following reports a man had been shot.
Officers attached to Blacktown Police Area Command attended and found a 27-year-old man with a wound to his right foot.
He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition. His injury is not considered to be life-threatening.
Police spoke with a man and woman at the scene and were told a third man fled on foot.
A crime scene was established, and police commenced a canvas of the surrounding area with assistance from the Dog Unit and Pol Air. The man was not located.
A second crime scene was established at Mitchell Street after a firearm was located.
The woman, aged 27, was arrested and taken to Blacktown Police Station where she is assisting police with inquiries.
As investigations continue, anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact police.
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.
