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Sydney Shopping Centre Lockdown After Gunfire Erupts
5 Dec
Summary
- Shooting occurred in a Steer Road car park in Gregory Hills.
- Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired rapidly.
- Suspects seen fleeing the scene after the incident.
A shooting incident forced a lockdown in Sydney's south-west on Friday morning, prompting a significant police operation. The event unfolded in a Steer Road car park in Gregory Hills shortly after 8am. Multiple witnesses reported hearing a rapid succession of gunshots, with some estimating around ten rounds fired.
Workers and customers within the Service NSW centre took shelter in a secure rear room as a safety precaution. While many remained calm, some individuals were distressed. Nearby businesses also enacted safety measures, with one employee observing two individuals in balaclavas armed with handguns fleeing the area immediately after the shots were fired.
The incident caused considerable alarm, with one witness initially mistaking the gunfire for firecrackers. The immediate aftermath saw people running for cover, and the building was subsequently locked down as police secured the scene. No injuries have been reported in connection with the shooting.
