A man has been taken to hospital with gunshot wounds after being shot on the state’s Central Coast this morning.
About 6.15am (Wednesday 9 September 2026), emergency services were called to Lakege Avenue, near Kingsford Smith Road, Berkeley Vale, after reports of a shooting.
Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended and found a 37-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his hand and torso.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene before being airlifted to hospital in a serious
condition.
Police have established a crime scene, and Tuggerah Lakes detectives have commenced an investigation into the incident.
As investigations continue, police are appealing to speak with a driver seen in the area at the time of the shooting.
The driver was last seen driving a silver GWM 4WD utility with roof racks and a roll bar.
Anyone with information about the vehicle or the incident is urged to contact Tuggerah Lakes 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
