Police are investigating a possible gang-related shooting that saw a nurse at Auburn Hospital injured by a stray bullet.
Shortly before 8pm last night on Monday, February 15, police were called to a townhouse complex on Auburn Road, Auburn, following reports of a shooting.
On arrival, officers from Auburn Police Area Command established a crime scene after locating a number of bullet holes in the front of a townhouse.
Residents who were inside at the time were not injured.
Police were told at least two men, dressed in black, were seen getting out of a vehicle near the driveway of the townhouse and fired a number of rounds.
Shortly after, police were notified by staff at Auburn Hospital that a stray bullet, fired at the townhouse, had penetrated through a window at the rear of Auburn Hospital, clipping a nurse.
She suffered a minor injury to her leg and was treated.
Police are investigating all lines of inquiry, including whether the shooting was gang-related.
Superintendent Adam Johnson said it was “too early to say” who was behind the attack just yet.
“It’s a very serious incident; this behaviour won’t be tolerated,” he told the media during a press conference last night.
“Auburn detectives in consultation with the State Crime Command are currently conducting a thorough investigation.”
Auburn detectives, together with the State Crime Command’s Criminal Groups Squad are investigating the incident and are calling for anyone who may have information that can assist to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.