A man has been charged following a public shooting in Sydney’s inner west.
On Sunday evening, police responded to reports of a man firing a gun out the window of a unit in Croydon Park.
At least 16 people were treated at the scene for minor injuries, while several others were taken to hospital with more serious wounds.
A 60-year-old man was arrested and charged with 25 offences, including shooting with intent to murder.
Shooting
Around 7:45pm on Sunday, police locked down multiple streets across Croydon Park, 12 kilometres west of Sydney’s CBD, following reports of an active shooter.
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The shooter was positioned at a “vantage point” on the first floor of a building.
Police allege at least 50 rounds from a 30 caliber rifle were fired “indiscriminately” at members of the public, including people in vehicles, in their homes, and at responding officers.
At about 9.30pm, police entered the unit and arrested a 60-year-old man.
A rifle and ammunition were seized from the scene.
The man will face court on Tuesday. He faces 25 charges, including multiple firearm offences and 18 counts of shooting with intent to murder.
Police say a motive has not yet been determined.
