Gunman on run after alleged shooting

A shooting has allegedly taken place in Merrylands. Picture Google Maps.JPG
A shooting has allegedly taken place in Merrylands. Picture: Google Maps

A gunman is on the run after an alleged shooting rocked a quiet suburb in western Sydney.

Police were called to Myall Street, Merrylands, following reports of an alleged shooting about 10pm on Tuesday.

On arrival, officers identified that several shots were allegedly fired from a light-coloured vehicle at the time of incident.

A shooting has allegedly taken place in Merrylands. Picture Google Maps.JPG
A shooting has allegedly taken place in Merrylands. Picture: Google Maps

No one was injured during the incident.

A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident has commenced.

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No one was injured during the incident. Picture: Today

A short time later, officers were called to Bennett Street in Bass Hill following reports a car was on fire.

On arrival, detectives located a white Hyundai hatchback “well alight”.

A shooting has allegedly taken place in Merrylands. Picture Google Maps.JPG
A crime scene has been established in Myall St. Picture: Google Maps

Firefighters extinguished the fire a short time later and it is believed no one was in the vehicle at the time of incident.

Police are investigating whether the two incidents are linked.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.