Political fight over gun buyback after boy, 11, shot in the face and neck in Sydney apartment
An 11-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting at a Sydney apartment, reigniting political debate over gun control in New South Wales. The state government defended its recent gun buyback legislation, while the opposition pledged to scrap firearm ownership caps for primary producers. Police are investigating the incident, noting that no firearms were registered to the property and none of the individuals present held gun licenses.
- ▪An 11-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck at a unit in Norwest, Sydney, and transported to Westmead Children's Hospital in critical condition.
- ▪NSW Premier Chris Minns described the incident as a tragic reminder of gun dangers, while police stated there is no evidence linking the shooting to organized crime.
- ▪The Liberal opposition leader, Kellie Sloane, announced plans to scrap Labor's firearm ownership caps for primary producers and proposed a commission of inquiry into gun laws.
- ▪Police Minister Yasmin Catley criticized the opposition's stance as a 'stunning backflip' that would leave more guns in circulation, defending the government's gun buyback scheme.
- ▪Five other people were present in the apartment during the shooting, with one man charged with concealing a serious indictable offence and two others arrested and released pending inquiries.
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The shooting of an 11-year-old boy in Norwest in Sydney on Monday evening has reignited debate about gun control in NSW. Composite: AAPView image in fullscreenThe shooting of an 11-year-old boy in Norwest in Sydney on Monday evening has reignited debate about gun control in NSW. Composite: AAPGun controlPolitical fight over gun buyback after boy, 11, shot in the face and neck in Sydney apartmentPolice don’t know if shooting accidental as Labor attacks opposition vow to scrap gun buyback announced after Bondi massacreCaitlin CassidyMon 21 Sep 2026 22.05 EDTLast modified on Mon 21 Sep 2026 22.06 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe shooting of an 11-year-old boy in Sydney’s north-west was a “tragic reminder” of the danger of guns, the New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has said while…
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