A young man was shot dead in Parramatta this morning, while two suspected gunmen are on the run after allegedly fleeing the scene in a stolen car before setting it alight.
Emergency services were called to Harold Street shortly after 3.30am following reports of a shooting.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a man, however he died at the scene.
He has not yet been formally identified, but is believed to be 29 years old.
About 15 minutes later, at 3.45am, firefighters were called to Abeckett Street, Granville, a ten-minute drive away, following reports of a car fire.
A sedan, which had been reported stolen, was on fire.
The firefighters extinguished the fire.
“Police have established a crime scene and have commenced enquiries into the incident. Two men were reportedly seen leaving the scene in another vehicle,” a NSW Police spokesman said.
A young man was shot dead in Parramatta this morning, while two suspected gunmen are on the run after allegedly fleeing the scene in a stolen car before setting it alight.
‘While investigations continue, it is not known if the two incidents are related, however the fire is being treated as suspicious.’
Detectives are urging anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage in relation to the incidents to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
More to come.
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