In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a disturbing incident unfolded on Henry Street in Guildford, a suburban area in the western part of Sydney. A still-at-large gunman unleashed a hail of gunfire upon a parked car, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
Shortly after 4 a.m., multiple shots pierced the silence of the night as they struck a white Mercedes Benz with three occupants inside, all in their twenties.
The vehicle's driver and his two passengers miraculously emerged from the ordeal unharmed, though undoubtedly shaken by the harrowing experience.
The identity of the assailant remains a mystery as the perpetrator managed to escape the scene of the crime, leaving local authorities in pursuit.
A significant police presence, comprising multiple law enforcement teams, descended upon the site and will maintain a vigilant watch throughout the morning.
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As the investigation unfolds, a portion of Henry Street has been cordoned off to facilitate the work of forensic experts, who diligently gather and scrutinize any available evidence.
In an official statement, the New South Wales Police acknowledged the establishment of a crime scene and their active pursuit of leads to ascertain the circumstances surrounding this disturbing incident.
Investigators are exploring a potential connection between the drive-by shooting and the discovery of a burnt-out vehicle located 15 kilometres away in Cartwright shortly after the initial incident.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward promptly and contact Crime Stoppers.
