Man charged over drive-by shooting in Merrylands West after police stand-off
Raptor Squad detectives have charged a man over a drive-by shooting in Sydney’s west after a tense, hours-long stand-off.
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A man has been charged over a drive-by shooting in Sydney’s west after a three-hour stand-off with police.
On October 26, NSW Police were called out to Bristol St at Merrylands West about 1.40am after receiving reports shots had been fired into a home.
A number of bullet holes were located in the front of the house.
Two people were inside the property at the time, but neither were injured.
Local police conducted initial inquiries before the matter was referred to the State Crime Command’s Raptor Squad under Strike Force Helio.
In a statement at the time, a NSW Police spokesman said they believed the shooting was “targeted”.
“Initial inquiries suggest the incident was targeted and the matter has been referred to the State Crime Command’s Raptor Squad for further investigation,” the statement read.
On Wednesday afternoon, Raptor Squad detectives – with the Tactical Operation Unit – swooped on a home in South Penrith after a tense stand-off with a 30-year-old man who police said refused to leave the premises.
After three hours, detectives eventually arrested the man about 2.30pm.
He was taken to Penrith Police Station and then taken to Nepean Hospital for treatment.
The 30-year-old has since been charged with several offences including firing firearm at dwelling-house with disregard for safety, in company robbery while armed with dangerous weapon, taking and driving conveyance without consent of owner and driving conveyance taken without consent of owner.
He was also charged with two counts of driving a motor vehicle during a disqualification period, not stopping/driving dangerously during police pursuit and a number of other unrelated offences.
The man was refused bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on Thursday.
Investigations under Strike Force Helio are continuing.
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