Manhunt under way after elderly couple targeted in shooting twice in two days
A manhunt is under way across Sydney‘s west after an elderly couple were the target of a drive-by shooting for the second time in 24 hours.

Authorities responded to a shooting incident on Aberdeen Street in Bossley Park around 6:30 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire in a public area.

Upon arrival, officers discovered that multiple bullets had been discharged into a residence and a white Holden parked outside. The shots were fired from an Audi sedan, which then fled the location.

Over a dozen bullets were fired at the white Holden.
Over a dozen bullets were fired at the white Holden. (Nine)
Police are investigating why the innocent couple in their 80s are being targeted after their caravan was also shot at yesterday. 

Investigators suspect that two individuals were involved in the shooting.

Police have since found the Audi believed to be linked to the crime. It was discovered after it had crashed at the intersection of Mimosa and Prairie Vale Road, following a collision with another vehicle that caused it to spin out.

Inside the vehicle, officers reportedly seized what they believe to be an AK-47 rifle.

Police are investigating why the house was targeted twice in 24 hours.
Police are investigating why the house was targeted twice within 24 hours. (Nine)

Inside police located and seized what they believe is an AK-47.

A crime scene has been established at both locations, with Fairfield City detectives commencing inquiries to locate the driver.

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make an online report.
Sign up here to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.

You May Also Like

Police: Man and Wife Open Fire on Ex’s Home With Children Inside

Insets, from left: Angelo Portelli and Natalie Lopez-Portelli (Orange County (Fla.) Department…

DoorDash Driver Accused of Killing Amazon Worker in Parking Lot

Inset: Devonta Hodge (Cook County Sheriff’s Office). Background: Amazon Fulfillment Center in…

Police Say Man Threatened Sheriff While Asking Trump for Immunity

Left: Jose Angel Valadez (Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office). Right: President Donald Trump…

Convicted Felon Arrested After Allegedly Firing Pistol Near Woman and Infant

Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Cornelius Davon Henderson, 35, of Tallahassee, was…

70-Year-Old Woman Shot 3 Times During Daily Walk in Random Attack, Police Say

Inset: Kevin Millares (Orange County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The 1000 block of…

Newberry Man Arrested After Allegedly Firing Shotgun Inside Home

Staff report NEWBERRY, Fla. – John Joseph Demko Jr., 36, was arrested…

Woman Accused of Setting Deadly Fire That Killed 2, Then Blaming the Victims

Inset: Cassandra Brazeal (Grant County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The Santa Clara, N.M.,…

Authorities Say Man Threatened Police and Passersby in Public Disturbance

Inset: Zachary Fink (Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office). Background: A residential intersection in…