Police probe after man shot in Riverwood

Police are investigating after a man was shot in Sydney’s south west tonight, NSW Police say.

About 6.40pm today, emergency services were called to a home in Riverwood.

Officers from Campsie Local Area Command attended and found a 36-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his leg.

The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to a hospital in a stable condition.

A crime scene has been established, which will be forensically examined by specialist police.

Initial inquiries suggest this may be a targeted attack.

Anyone with information or any witnesses that haven’t spoken with police yet, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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