Boy, 11, in serious condition after being shot in face and neck in Sydney home
An 11-year-old boy is in serious condition after being shot in the face and neck at a home in Norwest, Sydney. Emergency services responded to the incident on Monday afternoon, where the boy was treated by paramedics before being transported to the hospital. Police confirmed that five other individuals present in the house were unharmed and are not searching for an external suspect.
- ▪The 11-year-old victim sustained gunshot wounds to his face and neck during the incident.
- ▪The shooting occurred at a property in Norwest, in Sydney's north-west, around 5 pm on Monday.
- ▪Five other people inside the home at the time of the shooting were reported to be unharmed.
- ▪Police indicated that the shots were fired from within the home and are not pursuing an external suspect.
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Emergency services have responded to reports of a shooting at a home in Norwest, in Sydney’s north-west. Photograph: Ronnie Amini/AAPView image in fullscreenEmergency services have responded to reports of a shooting at a home in Norwest, in Sydney’s north-west. Photograph: Ronnie Amini/AAPSydneyBoy, 11, in serious condition after being shot in face and neck in Sydney home Five other people in house at the time of the shooting were unharmed, police say Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Achol ArokMon 21 Sep 2026 04.49 EDTLast modified on Mon 21 Sep 2026 04.53 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn 11-year-old boy has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being shot in a home in Sydney’s north-west.Emergency services responded to reports of a shooting…
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