An investigation is underway after a man died after being shot in a street in Panania overnight.
Emergency services were called to Wall Avenue a few minutes before midnight (Saturday 29 August 2020), after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported hearing gunshots.
Officers from Bankstown Police Area Command arrived and found a man suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
CPR was performed until the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, the man died at the scene.
A crime scene has now been established and a canvass of the vicinity is being conducted.
Initial inquiries indicate the incident was targeted.
Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to call Bankstown Police or 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.
