An 11-year-old boy has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being shot in a home in Sydney's north-west. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
Circumstances of the incident
Emergency services responded to reports of a shooting at a property in Norwest at about 5pm on Monday. Police said the boy suffered gunshot wounds to his face and neck. He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital.
Others in the home
Five other people inside the home at the time were unharmed. Police confirmed their safety.
Investigation
Initial reports indicated the shots were fired from within the home and police are not searching for an external suspect. A crime scene has been established as investigations into the circumstances continue.
Reaction and witness accounts
No official statements regarding the incident have been released yet. Police said further information would be provided later as part of the investigation.
The incident has once again raised questions about safety in residential areas in Sydney's north-west. Local residents gathered near the scene, observing the police work.
Medical assistance
The condition of the boy taken to hospital is assessed as serious. Doctors are fighting for his life. The exact causes and circumstances of the incident remain unknown.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to establish the full picture of what happened.