Police appeal after shot fired - Granville Police are appealing for public assistance after a shot was fired at Granville tonight. About 8.10pm (Tuesday 1 July 2014), a 19-year-old man was walking north on Blaxcell Street when a vehicle, described as a dark-coloured late model sedan, pulled up alongside him. Police have been told a single shot was fired from the car before the round hit the front window of a nearby home. There were no reports of injury. Officers from Rosehill LAC - NSW Police Force were called to the street and established a crime scene. It’s unknown how many people were inside the car, which was last seen driving away on Blaxcell Street. As a result of the incident, police have closed Blaxcell Street between Guildford Road and Markey Street while they conduct investigations. The intersection of Blaxcell Street and Oakleigh Avenue is also closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and visit Live Traffic NSW for alternative routes: https://livetraffic/desktop.html Officers attached to Operation Talon have been notified and are assisting with the investigation. Operation Talon was formed in August 2013 to combat public place shootings in Sydney. Anyone with information that may help reduce gun crime in Sydney should contact Operation Talon by calling 1800 802 980 or texting 0448 990 101. Information can also be provided to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/. Information can be provided anonymously. No matter how seemingly insignificant it may seem, the information you provide could help save a life.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 12:59:11 +0000
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