An investigation is underway after a fatal shooting in Merrylands West this afternoon.
About 3.15pm (Wednesday 2 September 2026), emergency services were called to a home on Bruce Street, Merrylands West, after reports of a shooting.
Officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command responded and located a man, believed to be in his 30s, suffering a gunshot wound.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however, died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is underway, with the assistance of the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad.
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.
