On Monday afternoon, acting superintendent Stephen Parry reported that one individual had surgery at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital earlier that day. Additionally, two people in total had been treated and subsequently discharged from the hospital.
Investigators are still seeking a motive for the shooting. Source: AAP / Sitthixay Ditthavong
Parry said there had been an “exchange of gunfire” between tactical police and the alleged gunman before his arrest at his unit, where the shots were believed to have come from, and a 30-calibre rifle had been recovered from the scene.
The man was taken back into custody at Burwood police station, where he was set to be charged with multiple offenses, including some related to firearms, later that afternoon. Parry mentioned that the individual had been “speaking freely with police.”
Police said up to 50 bullets had been shot during the late-night spree. Source: AAP / Sitthixay Ditthavong
Parry said a motive for the shooting is still unclear. He said the alleged gunman had no criminal history, and doesn’t have any links to organised crime or terrorist association.
