Investigations are continuing after a public place shooting in Sydney' west overnight.
About 8.45pm yesterday (Sunday 8 March 2026), emergency services were called to Northcott Road, Lalor Park, following reports of a public place shooting.
Upon arrival, officers from Riverstone Police Area Command were informed that multiple shots had been fired from a home injuring a man on the street.
The 29-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a gunshot wound before being taken to hospital in a stable condition.
The injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Police established a crime scene with Riverstone detectives commencing inquiries into the incident.
Following a coordinated response by specialist officers, about 3am today (Monday 9 March 2026), a 46-year-old man was arrested at an address on Northcott Road.
He was taken to Riverstone Police Station; however, released pending further inquiries.
As investigations continue, detectives are urging anyone with dashcam, CCTV or information about the incident to contact Riverstone 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
