Two people arrested after fatal Sydney shooting

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.

More to come