Man arrested after alleged gunfire sparks Dulwich Hill lockdown
A 32-year-old man was arrested in Burwood three days after reports of a stolen car and armed confrontation in Dulwich Hill.
Police were called to a basement carpark in Dulwich Hill on Friday morning. Residents reported an allegedly stolen car being set alight.
The man allegedly threatened the vehicle's owners with a firearm before fleeing through a nearby park. The suburb went into lockdown for several hours with helicopters overhead.
Fire and Rescue NSW put out the vehicle fire with no injuries. The man evaded capture when caught in Burwood but sustained only a minor injury.
He was charged with seven offences including possessing a shortened firearm without authority.
- 32 years old
- Age of suspect
- 3 days
- Days on the run
- Several hours
- Lockdown duration
- 7 offences
- Charges laid
Why it mattersArmed incidents in homes put the public and emergency workers at serious risk. Quick arrest helps restore community safety.
AustraliaThe incident disrupted normal life for Sydney's inner west residents during the lockdown and raised awareness of armed crime risks in residential suburbs.
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