An investigation is underway after a man was shot on the states Central Coast this evening.
About 7.15pm (Wednesday 7 October 2026), emergency services were called to a property on Clements Drive, Avoca Beach, after reports of a shooting.
Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District attended and located a 39-year-old man suffering a gunshot wound to his leg.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to hospital in a stable condition.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the incident is underway.
Anyone with information, CCTV, mobile phone, and or dashcam vision in relation to the incident is urged 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
