Police investigate shooting – Lidcombe

Investigations are continuing after shots were fired in Sydney’s west overnight.

Just before 10pm (Wednesday 19 July 2023), police were told shots were fired at a home in Raymond Street West, Lidcombe.

Three men, armed with firearms, forced their way into the property before they assaulted and threatened a 31-year-old man. All three men then fled the property a short time later.

The 31-year-old man was treated on scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics. A 30-year-old woman, who was inside the property at the time, was not physically injured.

Officers from Auburn Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene.

Investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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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