Horror in Sydney as a heavily-tattooed man, 36, is shot multiple times outside a suburban home in broad daylight

  • A man was rushed to hospital in serious condition after being shot in Sydney 
  • Residents in Knoll Avenue in Turrella were woken to shots being fired at 7am 
  • A 36-year-old man was found outside a home with several gunshot wounds 

A heavily-tattooed man has been rushed to hospital in serious condition after being shot several times in a suburban street in Sydney's south.

Residents in Knoll Avenue in Turrella were woken to the sound of gunshots shortly before 7am on Wednesday. 

A 36-year-old man was found outside a home with gunshot wounds to his shoulder, ribs and leg. 

A heavily-tattooed man has been rushed to hospital in serious condition after being shot several times in a suburban street in Sydney's south

A heavily-tattooed man has been rushed to hospital in serious condition after being shot several times in a suburban street in Sydney's south 

He was treated at the scene before being taken to St George Hospital in a serious condition

He was treated at the scene before being taken to St George Hospital in a serious condition

Neighbours swarmed the typically quiet street as they waited for paramedics to arrive. 

The man was treated at the scene before being taken to St George Hospital in a serious condition.

Police cordoned off the area before forensic officers to arrived. They believe it was a targeted attack, the Daily Telegraph reported. 

A neighbour said she was 'really surprised' by the shooting.

She said the victim was a 'nice man'.  

As inquiries continue, anyone who was in the area or who has information has been urged to come forward. 

Police have cordoned off the area as they await for forensic officers to arrive (pictured: Investigators at the scene)

Police have cordoned off the area as they await for forensic officers to arrive (pictured: Investigators at the scene)

Neighbours and police swarmed the street early on Wednesday morning as paramedics arrived

Neighbours and police swarmed the street early on Wednesday morning as paramedics arrived

Horror in Sydney as a man is shot outside a suburban home in broad daylight 

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