An investigation is underway following a public place shooting where a man was shot in Penrith.
Just before 10.00pm last night, emergency services were called to Hickeys Lane, following reports of a shooting.
Officers from Nepean Police Area Command attended and found a man, believed to be aged in his 20s, had been shot while seated in a parked vehicle.
The man was treated by Ambulance Paramedics for a gunshot wound and was taken to hospital for further treatment. His injuries are described as non-life threatening.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances of the incident has commenced.
About 10.15pm, emergency services were called to Kindlebark Close, in the nearby suburb of Claremont Meadows, following reports of a vehicle fire.
The fire was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW personnel. Officers from Nepean Police Area Command have established a crime scene, which will be forensically examined by specialist officers.
While investigations into both incidents are in their infancy, one line of inquiry being examined is that both incidents are linked.
Anyone with information about both incidents, or who has dashcam or CCTV footage, is urged to contact Nepean Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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