Parramatta fatality: Man shot dead in Sydney, gunman on the run
A man has been fatally shot in Sydney’s west with the alleged gunman still on the run.
Police and paramedics were called to Harold St, Parramatta just after 3.30am on Monday following reports of a shooting.
A man was treated at the scene, however, did not survive.
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“Officers attached to Parramatta Police Area Command have established a crime scene, which will be examined by specialist forensic police,” NSW Police said.
Police are also investigating if a car fire 4km away from the shooting is linked to the incident.
A stolen sedan was found alight about 3.45am.
Two men were reportedly seen leaving the scene in another vehicle.
“As inquiries continue, it’s not known if the two incidents are connected, however, the fire is being treated as suspicious,” police said
Anyone with any information about the two incidents has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Originally published on 7NEWS
