Man dies following shooting in Sydney's inner west
A man has died after being shot in the chest in Sydney's inner west.
Emergency services were called to Henry Street, Lewisham, just after 1pm, following concerns for the man's welfare.
Heavily armed police have taken up position outside a home in Lewisham after a man was stabbed to death.Credit:Nine
The man, believed to have been in his 30s, was shot in his upper left chest.
He died on the way to hospital.
Heavily armed police, carrying guns and shields, took up position outside a home in the street but have now left.
Three ambulances returned to the scene just before 4.30pm.
A man has died after a stabbing at Lewisham in Sydney's inner west on Friday.Credit:Matt Wade
There are reports another man is inside a home with gunshot wounds.
Mick Buckley, who has lived in the area for 40 years, said he heard a helicopter flying overhead just after 1pm but did not hear anything leading up to the incident.
"It’s a bit of a shock; it’s a quiet street," he said.
Residents have been told by police they would be unable to enter the street, and those surrounding it, for several hours.
Inner West Police Area Command acting Superintendent Despa Fitzgerald said police were appealing for information, including who the victim was and if he had been with another person before the incident.
"The plan is to continue our canvass, establish the identity of the deceased and any witnesses and potential suspects," she said.
The scene of the stabbing in Henry Street, Lewisham.Credit:Louise Kennerley
She added that no weapon had been found.
A woman has been taken by police for questioning. Police say she was a witness.
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correction
An earlier version of this article, following police advice, reported the victim was stabbed. It was later confirmed he was shot.