Police are investigating a public place shooting in Sydney's west overnight.
About 10.10pm yesterday (Friday 20 February 2021), police were called to a house on Lockwood Street, Merrylands, following reports of a shooting.
On arrival, officers from Cumberland Police Area Command established a crime scene after locating a bullet hole in a back room of the house.
The five occupants of the house, who were inside at the time, were not injured.
Police have been told a vehicle was seen driving slowly on Lockwood Street, before a number of rounds were fired. The vehicle, described as a black 4WD or hatchback, then drove quickly from the scene.
Police believe that the shooting is a case of mistaken identity.
Cumberland detectives, together with the State Crime Command's Criminal Groups Squad, are now conducting a full investigation and are calling for anyone who may have information that can assist to contact 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.
