Overview
- Two homes in Prestons and West Hoxton were shot at about 20 minutes apart early Friday, which police say are linked, with at least two offenders and a small-calibre pistol involved.
- A resident in Prestons narrowly avoided injury, and no physical injuries were reported in either of the Friday attacks.
- Hours earlier on Thursday, shots were fired at occupied homes in Cabramatta and Green Valley, where vehicles were set alight and a 57-year-old woman was treated for smoke inhalation.
- Detectives are examining potential connections between the Thursday incidents due to similar timing, vehicle type and firearm, while stating there is no indication yet that they link to Friday’s attacks.
- NSW Police launched an internal investigation into a delayed response to the Green Valley call, increased patrols, and appealed for CCTV and dashcam footage as the suspects remain at large.