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Boy, 11, shot in the face and neck in Sydney dies from his injuries

The Guardian World Thursday 24 September 2026, 12:09 UTC By Martin Farrer 1 min read
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The 11-year-old died at Westmead children’s hospital three days after suffering injuries at a unit in NorwestGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA young boy who was allegedly shot at a home in Sydney’s north-west earlier this week has died. Police said that the boy, who had been in a critical condition since being found with a gunshot wound at a unit in Norwest on Monday, died in hospital at about 8pm on Thursday.

The 11-year-old died at Westmead children’s hospital three days after suffering injuries at a unit in Norwest

A young boy who was allegedly shot at a home in Sydney’s north-west earlier this week has died.

Police said that the boy, who had been in a critical condition since being found with a gunshot wound at a unit in Norwest on Monday, died in hospital at about 8pm on Thursday.

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