Man shot in western NSW home invasion

A 46-year-old man was shot in an apparent home invasion at a property in western New South Wales overnight.

Police were called to a home in Burns Street, Hillston, 100km north-west of Griffith, at about 2.30am.

They were told the 46-year-old man and two women, aged 31 and 56, were in the home when three people entered, one carrying a gun.

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The 46-year-old was shot twice in the abdomen before the intruders left.

He was taken to Griffith Hospital before being airlifted to a major city hospital in a critical condition with life-threatening injuries.

An investigation is underway.

Anybody with information is urged to contact Griffith Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.