A critical incident investigation is underway after two men were shot by police in Wentworthville this afternoon.
About 12:10pm, officers attached to the Cumberland Police Area Command were called to Lane Street, Wentworthville, responding to reports a stolen vehicle was at that location.
When police entered an underground car park of a unit block, the stolen vehicle was allegedly driven at them.
Police discharged their firearms, injuring two men inside the stolen car.
The officers immediately rendered first aid until the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics.
The men were taken to Westmead Hospital where one is reported to be in critical condition and the second is in a serious but stable condition.
The police officers were not physically injured.
A critical incident team from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad with the assistance of South West Metropolitan Region will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation is also subject to an independent review.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.