Police responding to southwest Sydney shooting


SYDNEY, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Police have been deployed to reports of a daylight shooting in southwest Sydney, with members of the public told to avoid the area.

Local media reported that police received reports of shots fired in Dulwich Hill, 6 km southwest of central Sydney, around midday local time on Friday.

The incident triggered a major police response, with officers telling residents in nearby homes to stay indoors.

Public transport services in the area have been suspended, and local schools have reportedly implemented lockdown protocols.

No injuries have been reported.

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