Gunman on the loose following double shooting in Merrylands in Sydney’s west

Gunman on the loose in Sydney after opening fire on at least two people – leaving one fighting for life

  • Two men rushed to hospital and one is fighting for life following a shooting
  • Police have not made any arrests relating to the Merrylands shooting
  • One of the men is fighting for life and the other in a critical condition

Two men have been rushed to hospital and one is fighting for life following a shooting in Sydney.

Emergency crews arrived at a home in Merrylands in the city’s west after a volley of gunshots echoed through the neighbourhood at about 9.30pm.

A spokeswoman for New South Wales Police told Daily Mail Australia two people were rushed to Westmead Hospital with gunshot wounds.

A pair of shoes were left at the scene drenched in blood (pictured)

One is fighting for life with multiple wounds to the chest, 9News reported.

The other is in a serious condition, after reportedly getting shot in the arm. 

No arrests have been made and the gunman is at large.  

Officers from the Cumberland Police Area Command have established a crime scene and are investigating the incident.  

Emergency services arrived at the home about 9.30pm following the shooting

Emergency services arrived at the home about 9.30pm following the shooting

Officers from the Cumberland Police Area Command have established a crime scene and are investigating the incident

Officers from the Cumberland Police Area Command have established a crime scene and are investigating the incident



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