An investigation is underway following a shooting, armed robbery and carjacking on the state's south coast overnight.
About 10.30pm yesterday (Friday 20 March 2026), emergency services were called to a hotel on Campbell Street, Narooma, following reports of a shooting.
On arrival, officers attached to South Coast Police District located a 31-year-old man with a gunshot wound.
He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Moruya Hospital in a stable condition.
Police were told an unknown man had entered the hotel, before shooting the 31-year-old and stealing an amount of cash. He then threatened patrons inside the premises and demanded money before leaving.
The unknown man then approached a 17-year-old driver of a Toyota Landcruiser in a carpark adjacent to the hotel, where he produced a firearm and demanded the teenager get out of the vehicle.
The man then left the scene in the vehicle.
A short time later, the vehicle was located on fire on the Princes Highway, Narooma. The fire was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW.
Police established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries into the incident.
As inquiries are ongoing, anyone with information 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.
