Boy, 11, in serious condition after being shot in face and neck in Sydney home
An 11-year-old boy is in serious condition after being shot in the face and neck at a home in Norwest, Sydney. Police are investigating the incident and have stated that no external suspects are being sought, as the shots were fired from within the property.
Why it matters
This incident highlights a serious public safety concern and raises questions regarding domestic firearm safety and local crime in suburban Australia.
Emergency services have responded to reports of a shooting at a home in Norwest, in Sydney’s north-west. Photograph: Ronnie Amini/AAP Emergency services have responded to reports of a shooting at a home in Norwest, in Sydney’s north-west. Photograph: Ronnie Amini/AAP Sydney Boy, 11, in serious condition after being shot in face and neck in Sydney home Five other people in house at the time of the shooting were unharmed, police say
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