A child was critically injured after being shot in the face and neck at a residential unit in Sydney’s northwest, with police still unclear whether the shooting was accidental. The incident has reignited debates over gun safety, as the state government faces criticism from the opposition for reversing a recently announced gun buyback program. Authorities have transported the victim to a children’s hospital, while officials emphasize the ongoing risks posed by firearms. The situation comes amid heightened scrutiny of firearm regulations following a recent mass shooting in the area.
Police don’t know if shooting was accidental as Labor attacks opposition vow to scrap gun buyback announced after Bondi massacreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe shooting of an 11-year-old boy in Sydney’s north-west was a “tragic reminder” of the danger of guns, the New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has said while the opposition defends “backflipping” on a gun buyback.The child was transported to Westmead Children’s hospital in a critical condition on Monday evening after suffering gunshot wounds to his face and neck at a unit in Norwest, NSW police said. Continue reading...
