Investigations underway after man shot dead - Greenacre

Investigations are underway after a man was shot dead in Sydney's southwest.

About 9.30pm (Wednesday 27 April 2022), emergency services responded to a street in Greenacre, following reports a man had been shot.

Upon arrival, police located a man with gunshot shot wounds. He was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics; however, died at the scene.

He is yet to be formally identified, however is believed to be aged in his late 30's.

Officers attached to Bankstown Police Area Command established a crime scene which will be examined by specialist forensic officers.

Detectives from the Homicide Squad are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

They will be assisted by Detectives from Bankstown Police Area Command and Southwest Metropolitan Region, as well as the Criminal Groups and Raptor Squads.

Inquiries are also underway to determine whether two vehicles which were located on fire in Greenacre and Belmore are related to this 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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