A man has been shot dead in western Sydney and a nearby car set ablaze in what police believe are linked incidents.
Police cars and ambulances arrived in Sutherland Street, Canley Heights about 6.50pm on Sunday after residents reported shots being fired.
NSW Fire & Rescue were called to a car set alight a suburb over from the fatal shooting.Credit: Fire & Rescue NSW Smithfield
Paramedics treated a man, who had gunshot wounds, but he died from his injuries. He was believed to have been in his 30s.
The person responsible for the shooting was not yet known on Sunday night.
Shortly after the shooting, Fire & Rescue NSW were called to put out a burning white Audi on Bathurst Street in nearby Wakeley.
Officers from the Fairfield City Police Area Command and the homicide squad have launched an investigation into the incidents, which police believe are related.
Investigators established a crime scene on Sutherland Street.
Police have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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