Chilling moment armed men storm home
CCTV footage has revealed the chilling moments before a violent home invasion in which a group of seven armed men stormed a home in Sydney’s southwest, before they allegedly “terrorised” a family of four.
Emergency services were called to the home on Mary Wade Place, Carnes Hill at 12.45am on Tuesday, before a 25-year-old man was treated for a gunshot wound on his right leg.
Footage showed two cars pulling up to the home, before seven men exited the vehicle, wearing balaclavas.
Police said three of them were allegedly armed with a machete, shotgun and pistol.
Liverpool Commander Superintendent Adam Whyte said initial investigations suggest the attack was a targeted shooting, however he could not confirm whether the incident was gang-related.
Authorities remain on the hunt for the group.
“They’ve entered the home and terrorised the four occupants in that home who were aged between 25 and 51,” he said.
“One of them received a gunshot wound to his right lower leg, but the other persons were involved in scuffles within the home, and we’re working through that as we take statements from those persons.”
The 25-year-old was treated on the scene before he was taken to Liverpool Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Superintendent Whyte added the group left immediately after the shooting.
Petrol was also poured throughout the home, which was not ignited.
Police allege accelerant was also placed on the front door, which was set alight, however it was self-extinguished.
During the incident shotgun damage was sustained to a vehicle parked in the driveway of the home.
A crime scene has been established as investigations commence.
The incident is believed to be targeted.
Police are urging anyone who may have information about the matter – or was in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Liverpool Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
