By NICHOLAS WILSON, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA

Published: 05:42 EDT, 5 October 2025 | Updated: 06:49 EDT, 5 October 2025

An emergency situation is unfolding in Sydney‘s inner west as tactical police and paramedics rush to the scene of a shooting.

Residents have been told to stay indoors following the shooting in Croydon Park which is understood to have begun about 7.30pm on Sunday. 

Shots were fired from a roof near a busy McDonald’s restaurant, according to one unconfirmed witness report. 

A separate local resident reported hearing shots still being fired as late as 9.15pm. 

Police confirmed operations are ongoing at the scene, where stretches of Georges River Road and Brighton Avenue have been closed to motorists. 

A NSW Ambulance spokesperson told the Daily Mail four patients had received treatment for varying injuries. 

A man aged in his 50s self-presented to Canterbury Hospital with a gunshot wound, the spokesperson said. 

Two others self-presented to a nearby police station with minor injuries while another  has been transported to a nearby hospital with unconfirmed injuries, they said. 

Paramedics are pictured attending to an individual in a stretcher at the scene

Paramedics are pictured attending to an individual in a stretcher at the scene

Tactical police are on the scene in Sydney's inner west with a gunman understood to have opened fire on multiple people

Tactical police are on the scene in Sydney’s inner west with a gunman understood to have opened fire on multiple people

Residents have been urged to 'shelter in place' as operations remain ongoing

Residents have been urged to ‘shelter in place’ as operations remain ongoing

Paramedics were pictured attending to an individual in a stretcher at the scene of the shooting. 

Tactical police were pictured driving an armoured Bearcat vehicle into the area while police helicopters circle overhead. 

Authorities issued a text to residents urging the public to ‘shelter in place’. Motorists were urged to avoid the area and follow police directions. 

Concerned residents have posted to social media checking in on friends and family. 

Multiple streets have been locked down by police

Multiple streets have been locked down by police 

NSW Ambulance confirmed four people had received treatment for various injuries

NSW Ambulance confirmed four people had received treatment for various injuries

Police operations are ongoing at the scene

Police operations are ongoing at the scene

NSW Police issued a statement advising residents more information would be provided when available as operations continue. 

‘A police operation is currently underway at Croydon Park after shots were fired,’ NSW Police said in a statement. 

‘The area has been locked down with Georges River Road closed between Croydon Avenue and Seymor Street and Brighton Avenue closed between Georges River Road and Queensborough Road.

‘Specialist resources are attending, and the public is urged to stay inside, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.’

More to follow.

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Residents in Sydney’s inner west are warned to stay indoors as cops hone in on ‘active’ shooter