Police have arrested a man following an alleged fatal shooting in Sydney's west this morning.
Just after 4am (Monday 16 March 2026), emergency services were called to a unit on Shale Street, Lidcombe, following reports of a shooting.
Officers attached to Auburn Police Area Command attended and found a 38-year-old man suffering gunshot wounds.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene before being taken to a Sydney hospital, where he died a short time later.
A second man at the scene suffered non-life-threatening injuries during an assault. He was also taken to hospital.
Police established a crime scene and commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
About 12pm today, police arrested a man in Ryde. He has been taken to Gladesville Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.
Investigations into the incident continue.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
