11-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Shot in Sydney
The boy died in hospital three days after being found with gunshot wounds at a property in Sydney's Norwest area.
An 11-year-old boy who was shot at a property in Sydney's north-west has died from his injuries, according to a report by The Guardian.
Police said the boy had been in a critical condition since being found with a gunshot wound at a unit in Norwest earlier in the week. He died in hospital at around 8pm local time on Thursday, three days after the incident, the report said.
Details of the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including any suspects or the nature of the police investigation, were not included in the available report.
New South Wales Police were not quoted providing further comment on the case in the material reviewed.
The death is likely to prompt renewed attention to gun violence and safety in residential areas of Sydney, though no additional statements from authorities or community organizations were included in the available report.
Sources
- Boy, 11, shot in the face and neck in Sydney dies from his injuries — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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