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Breaking: Man dies after shooting in Sydney's south-west

Breaking: Man dies after shooting in Sydney's south-west
ABC Australia Wednesday 09 September 2026, 08:37 UTC 1 min read
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A man has died following a shooting in Sydney's south-west. Paramedics treated the man at the scene at a car park at a community centre in Punchbowl, but he could not be saved. NSW Police were called to the site at about 5.50pm on Wednesday following reports of a shooting, with a crime scene now established.

A man has died following a shooting in Sydney's south-west. Paramedics treated the man at the scene at a car park at a community centre in Punchbowl, but he could not be saved. NSW Police were called to the site at about 5.50pm on Wednesday following reports of a shooting, with a crime scene now established. Police say a vehicle was spotted driving away from the area after the incident. The man has not yet been identified. Investigations are ongoing. Loading [Image text:] POLICE STOPPERS CRIME 1800333000 POLOCE
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