Sydney child dies from injuries after shooting incident

2026-09-25

An 11-year-old boy has died in hospital three days after sustaining gunshot wounds to the face and neck in Sydney. The incident occurred at a unit in Norwest.

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An 11-year-old boy in Sydney died in hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds to the face and neck. The incident occurred at a unit in Norwest.

Key facts

  • An 11-year-old boy died from injuries sustained in a shooting incident.
  • The boy was shot in the face and neck.
  • The incident took place at a unit in Norwest.
  • Authorities have not released further details about the shooting.
  • The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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