{"id":61272,"date":"2025-10-05T21:05:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T21:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/61272\/"},"modified":"2025-10-05T21:05:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T21:05:08","slug":"man-arrested-many-injured-after-active-shooting-sparks-lockdown-in-sydneys-inner-west","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/61272\/","title":{"rendered":"Man arrested, many injured after active shooting sparks lockdown in Sydney\u2019s inner-west"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paramedics treated a further three people for minor injuries before two were taken to Canterbury Hospital.<\/p>\n

Sixteen people at the scene had minor injuries. Of those, two men were taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n

Multiple vehicles, including a police car, were damaged after reportedly being shot at.<\/p>\n

Locals said the shooter was believed to be on the roof of a restaurant, and fired multiple shots on to the street.<\/p>\n

About 9.30pm, police entered a unit above a business on Georges River Rd where several firearms were seized and a man was arrested.<\/p>\n

The public was urged to \u201cstay inside\u201d as the police operation unfolded.<\/p>\n

The suspect was taken to hospital under police guard for injuries suffered during the arrest, police said.<\/p>\n

There have been no reports of police being injured.<\/p>\n

Police have established a crime scene and inquiries into the shooting have commenced.<\/p>\n

Road closures will remain in place for some time and motorists are advised to use alternative routes.<\/p>\n

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