Children and elderly among those caught in terrifying gunfire incidents across Sydney as police confirm no injuries
The first incident unfolded just after 8pm on Queen Street, Croydon Park, when shots rang out in a residential neighbourhood.
Authorities say a number of adults and children were inside the home when a lone individual approached the front of the property and opened fire.
Witnesses at the scene told police that the suspect stood outside the house and discharged two rounds from a pistol before fleeing.
The shooter was seen getting into the driver's seat of a hatchback, which was later observed heading north along Travistock Street.
Inside the home at the time were a 44-year-old man, three women aged 40, 51, and 71, along with two young children, aged five and six. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Investigators say early indications suggest the Croydon Park shooting was 'targeted'.
A few hours later, at approximately 11.25pm, a separate shooting incident was reported on Calabria Lane in Prairiewood, nearly 20 kilometres away.
This time, a unit was struck by bullets while an 80-year-old woman was inside.
She too was unharmed. However, police believe the unit was mistakenly targeted, with a white Ford Ranger spotted in the area around the time of the shooting.
At this stage, authorities have found 'no evidence' linking the two cases.
Anyone who may have information or surveillance footage related to either incident is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers immediately.
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