Two people have been arrested after crashing a ute used to allegedly flee the scene of a fatal daylight shooting in Sydney’s west.
Emergency services were called to the scene of a shooting on Carinya Street at Blacktown about 11.50 am on Friday.
Police on the scene of a fatal shooting at Blacktown.Credit: Nine News
A man believed to be aged in his 20s died at the scene after being shot in the neck, chest and leg.
Police tried to stop a ute seen leaving the scene, pursuing the vehicle until it crashed on nearby Kildare Road.
Two people fled the crash, but were arrested a short time later.
They have been taken to nearby Blacktown Police Station.
A ute seen crashed near the scene of a fatal shooting in Sydney’s west.Credit: Nine News
Police said there is no ongoing threat to the public but urged people to avoid the area due to an ongoing operation.
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