Summary
A man in Sydney, Australia, is in police custody after allegedly firing about 50 bullets into the street from his apartment window, critically injuring one person. The shooting caused panic in a busy suburb and is considered highly unusual in Australia, where mass shootings are rare. Police are investigating to find out why this happened.
Key Facts
- A 60-year-old man allegedly shot into a busy Sydney street, wounding one person critically.
- The shooting took place in the suburb of Croydon Park on a Sunday night.
- The suspect used a .30-calibre rifle and fired at random from his apartment window.
- Police apprehended the suspect after storming his apartment.
- A man in his 50s was critically injured and underwent emergency surgery.
- Fourteen others were treated for shock or minor injuries, mainly from shattered glass.
- The suspect has no known links to organized crime or terror groups.
- Mass shootings are uncommon in Australia due to strict gun laws in place since 1996.
