Police investigating after man shot in targeted attack at Homebush

An investigation is underway after a man was shot in the arm in what’s believed to be a targeted attack in Homebush on Friday morning.

A man is in hospital after he was shot in the arm in Sydney’s west, in what police believe is a targeted attack.

Emergency services were called to Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, just after 3am this morning following reports of a shooting.

Officers attached to Auburn Police Area Command arrived to find a man had been shot in the arm.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 29-year-old man at the scene before he was taken to hospital for further treatment.

Police were called to the scene around 3am on Friday morning. Picture: iStock

A short time later, police were called to Dalley Street at Lidcombe where a car was found on fire.

Police believe the incident was targeted and inquiries are continuing to establish if the incidents are linked.

Sources have told the Telegraph the man is well known to police and the incident is believed to be gang-related.

Those responsible for the incident are yet to be found by police.

A crime scene has been established and inquiries underway into the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the car fire, which will be examined by specialist forensic police.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.