Sydney Gunman Fires Twice at Family Before Taking His Own Life After Family Fled Melbourne in Domestic Violence Incident
In a tragic domestic violence incident in Auburn, a Sydney gunman fired twice at his estranged family before taking his own life. The family had fled Melbourne after a family breakdown, but the man followed them to Sydney, attempting to kill them in a shocking turn of events.
At around 10pm on Tuesday, 20 August 2024, emergency services were called to Antwerp Street, Auburn, after shots were fired into a home during a domestic dispute. Police were informed that the man, known to the occupants, had tried to break into the home before firing twice at his fleeing family. Fortunately, no one was injured, and the gunman fled the scene before police arrived.
A crime scene was established as police launched an investigation. Shortly after, at 10:10pm, officers were called to Mona Street, Auburn, where a 55-year-old man was shot in the neck while sitting in his vehicle. Police believe this incident is connected to the earlier shooting.
The family had fled Melbourne in an effort to escape the escalating violence, but the gunman tracked them down to Sydney. After the shootings, police conducted a wide search of the area and found the gunman’s body in Duck Creek, Auburn, at around 2:15am on Wednesday, 21 August 2024. A firearm was also recovered at the scene and is being examined.
Although the investigation is ongoing, police are not treating the man’s death as suspicious, confirming that he took his own life. A report will be prepared for the Coroner, and authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing risk.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Auburn Police Station or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.