Man shot in Western Sydney drive-by 'seriously' injured
A shooting just after midnight in Sydney's west left a man with serious injuries.
Officers were called to Donnelly Street in Guildford after reports of a shooting at about 12.10am.
Police found a 40-year-old man who had suffered injuries to his lower body.
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A man was shot overnight in Guildford in Sydney's west. 9News
They were told the man was shot by an unknown person from a car that had stopped in front of the Donnelly Street address.
The man, who police said was "seriously" injured, was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Later in the morning, at about 3.20am, police were called to Denison Street in nearby Carramar after reports of a car fire.
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A car was also found alight in nearby Carramar. 9News
A dark blue Nissan sedan was well alight.
Fire and Rescue officers quenched the blaze. Nobody is believed to have been hurt.
Police are investigating a potential link between the incidents.
Anybody with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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