Investigation underway following the fatal shooting of a man in the state's Riverina region overnight.
Just before 3am (Monday 9 June 2025), emergency services were called to Connorton Avenue, Ashmont, following reports a man had been shot during an altercation.
Officers attached to Riverina Police District and NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and located the injured man; however, he died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
A crime scene was established, which will be examined by specialist forensic officers.
Detectives have commenced an investigation with assistance from State Crime Command's Homicide Squad.
As inquiries continue, anyone who may have information, dashcam and or CCTV footage from the surrounding areas 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. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
