Shots fired on Brighton-Le-Sands beach strip prompts major police operation with cops finding burnt-out car in Narwee
Shots have been fired on a popular beach strip in southern Sydney, terrifying locals and sparking a major police operation.
Emergency services rushed to The Boulevarde in Brighton-Le-Sands about 3.15pm on Tuesday following reports a gunman had opened fire near the Grand Parade.
Police have been told an Audi SUV turned onto The Boulevarde from the Grand Parade before someone in the car pulled a gun out, firing shots towards three men standing near a parked vehicle.
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The three men and the Audi SUV with the gunman in it then fled the scene.
The Audi was later found on fire about a 20 minute drive away from the scene on Windarra St, Narwee.
The blaze was quickly extinguished by firefighters, leaving the car a burnt-out shell.
There were no reports of injuries, but three cars were found with bullet holes and a nearby building was also peppered with bullets.
A witness on the Brighton-Le-Sands described hearing several popping sounds, initially mistaking them for fireworks.
Another witness said they had heard about three to five shots fired.
Police have launched a search of the area, and a crime scene has been established.
The Boulevarde remains closed between The Grand Parade and Trafalgar Street as investigations continue.
Originally published on 7NEWS
