Man shot dead in Parramatta, Sydney

A man has been fatally shot in Sydney’s west with the alleged gunman still on the run.

Police and paramedics were called to Harold St, Parramatta just after 3.30am on Monday following reports of a shooting.

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A man was treated at the scene however did not survive.

He has not yet been formally identified but is believed to be 29 years old.

“Officers attached to Parramatta Police Area Command have established a crime scene, which will be examined by specialist forensic police,” NSW Police said.

Police at the scene.Police at the scene.
Police at the scene. Credit: 7NEWS

Police are also investigating if a car fire 4km away from the shooting is linked to the incident.

A stolen sedan was found alight about 3.45am.

Two men were reportedly seen leaving the scene in another vehicle.

“As inquiries continue, it’s not known if the two incidents are connected, however the fire is being treated as suspicious,” police said

Anyone with any information about either of the two incidents has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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