Man shot during home invasion - Liverpool PAC

Tuesday, 11 June 2024 02:59:55 AM

A man has been shot during a home invasion in Sydney’s south-west.

About 12.45am today (Tuesday 11 June 2024), emergency services responded to reports of a man being shot in a house on Mary Wade Place, Carnes Hill.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 25-year-old man for a gunshot wound to the right leg. He was taken to Liverpool Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Officers from Liverpool Police Area Command were informed that eight men wearing face coverings forced entry into the premises.

The men were confronted by the 25-year-old man – a resident of the home – before he was shot twice.

Petrol was then poured through the home – but not ignited - before the men left the location in two separate vehicles.

During the incident shotgun damage was sustained to a vehicle parked in the driveway of the home.

A crime scene has been established as investigations commence.

The incident is believed to be targeted.

Police are urging anyone who may have information about the matter – or was in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Liverpool Police Station 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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