One dead, four injured after shooting in Sydney’s west
A shooting incident in Canley Heights, Sydney, has resulted in one death and four injuries. NSW Police responded to reports of multiple wounded men arriving at local hospitals. A crime scene has been established as the investigation continues with the assistance of the homicide squad.
- ▪One man has died and four others are injured following a shooting in Sydney's west.
- ▪Two men in their 20s were taken to Liverpool Hospital, one of whom died despite treatment.
- ▪Two additional men arrived at Fairfield Hospital in critical condition, while a 19-year-old also presented at Liverpool Hospital.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/one-dead-four-injured-after-shooting-in-sydney-s-west-20260520-p5zyuf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 00:58:40 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-19T15:04:57.721Z |
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