Police are investigating after a man was reportedly abducted and shot overnight.
Just before 11.30pm (Thursday 31 October 2019), police were called to Cooper Road, Yagoona, after a man had reportedly been assaulted and forced into a vehicle.
Officers from Bankstown Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
Just after midnight (Friday 1 November 2019), emergency services were called to McPherson Lane, Carlton, after reports a man had been injured.
Officers from St George Police Area Command attended and found a 25-year-old man suffering gunshot wounds.
He has been treated by paramedics and taken to hospital where he will undergo surgery.
A crime scene has been established while officers continue inquiries into the incident.
A second crime scene has been established in Bibby Street, Carlton, after police were called to a vehicle alight just before 12.30am.
Fire & Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the blaze.
Detectives are currently investigating if the incidents are linked.
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.
