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Ryde: Shots fired at Charles St house

Seven occupants were inside their house when shots were fired into the home during a drive-by shooting at Charles St, Ryde.

The house that was targeted in the early hours of this morning. Picture: Bill Hearne
The house that was targeted in the early hours of this morning. Picture: Bill Hearne

Seven occupants were inside their house when shots were fired into the home during a drive-by shooting at Charles St, Ryde.

Police were called to the house about 1.15am today following reports shots were fired into the home and a car out the front.

Up to 16 bullet casings were seen strewn across the road. Picture: Bill Hearne
Up to 16 bullet casings were seen strewn across the road. Picture: Bill Hearne
Police descend on the street after the shooting. Picture: Bill Hearne
Police descend on the street after the shooting. Picture: Bill Hearne

Ryde police are investigating the incident and specialist forensic officers are examining the crime scene.

The occupants of the home were uninjured.

Up to 16 bullet casings were reportedly seen strewn across the road and the front windows of the house were shattered.

Police mark the bullet casings on Charles St. Picture: Bill Hearne
Police mark the bullet casings on Charles St. Picture: Bill Hearne
Forensic teams search for clues. Picture: Bill Hearne
Forensic teams search for clues. Picture: Bill Hearne

A police ballistics dog searched the area for evidence.

No arrests have been made and investigators are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/northern-district-times/ryde-shots-fired-at-charles-st-house/news-story/fa86b20cfa61b8b90ed11a9aee6a94f9