UPDATE: A man has been found with a suspected gunshot wound in the Bayswater supermarket carpark this afternoon, igniting an urgent police investigation. Authorities confirm the incident occurred just before 4 PM local time, and the gunman remains on the run.
Witnesses report seeing the injured man arguing with another individual shortly before the shooting. Paramedics responded swiftly, taking the man to a hospital with serious injuries, although details of his condition remain undisclosed.
Footage from the scene reveals a disturbing image of the victim, wearing a V-neck polo shirt stained with blood. Police have cordoned off the area outside a Coles supermarket and a nearby block of units as they search for clues.
A nearby witness recounted hearing a loud cracking sound and witnessing a black BMW, lacking license plates, speeding away from the scene. “That’s when I heard some bloke holding his stomach in his hands say ‘Call a f—ing ambulance,’” the witness told Channel Nine.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Police have not yet made any arrests, raising concerns within the local community.
Residents are advised to stay alert and report any suspicious activity. The situation is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
This incident highlights escalating concerns about safety in public spaces. Stay tuned for further developments as police work to apprehend the suspect and gather more details about the victim’s condition.
More to come.
