Sydney Shooting Drama Leaves 16 Injured
A two-hour shooting spree in Sydney injured 16 people, with one victim in critical condition. Police have arrested a 60-year-old man and ruled out terrorism connections. The random attack in a busy street shocked residents of the Australian city.
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Sydney Sunday evening when police reported 50 to 100 shots were fired in a busy city street. The shooting lasted for two hours in the Australian metropolis. Acting Police Superintendent Stephen Parry expressed amazement that no one died from the incident. He confirmed the shooter fired randomly at passersby during the extended attack. Sixteen people suffered injuries according to local media reports. One victim remains in critical condition but is no longer in life-threatening danger. Authorities have arrested a 60-year-old man as the suspected shooter. Police have ruled out terrorism or gang connections as motives for the attack. The investigation continues while officials work to determine what prompted the violent outburst. Random public shootings remain rare in Australia, which has strict gun control laws. This incident recalls previous mass shootings that led to the country's famous firearm reforms. The extended duration of the attack raises questions about police response times in urban centers.