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An “active shooter” is on the run in Sydney after at least one person and multiple cars were hit by a gunman. The incident at Croydon Park started on Sunday evening, when a shooter is said to have opened fire from a roof unleashing four rounds. Officers in armoured vehicles have been dispatched to the scene, where a manhunt is ongoing.

A New South Wales (NSW) Ambulance spokesperson told NewsWire that a man in his fifties had arrived at Canterbury Hospital with a gunshot wound and was transported elsewhere for treatment. Three others reportedly presented themselves to Campsie police station with minor injuries, two of whom were taken to hospital, while another was treated at Croydon Park before also being hospitalised.

Police have swarmed inner-western Sydney and put it under lockdown, with residents urged to “stay inside” while the gunman remains at large.

Helicopters have also been seen circling around the Croydon Park and Campsie areas.

Reports on the ground suggest the shooter was on the roof of a restaurant when gunfire was heard at around 7:30pm local time. 

A spokesperson for NSW Police said: “A police operation is currently underway at Croydon Park after shots were fired.

“The area has been locked down with Georges River Road closed between Croydon Avenue and Seymour Street and Brighton Avenue closed between Georges River Road and Queensborough Road.

“Specialist resources are attending, the public is urged to stay inside and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Further information will be provided when available.”

Sources also told local media that cars including a NSW police vehicle were shot at while attempting to respond to the incident.