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.
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