Sydney shooting: One critically injured as gunman fires 50 shots | World News - The Indian Express skip to contentAdvertisementAccording to acting Superintendent Stephen Parry, the suspect allegedly fired up to 50 rounds from a .30-calibre rifle at random in the suburb of Croydon Park before being apprehended by police.By: Express Web Desk October 6, 2025 10:46 AM IST First published on: Oct 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM IST ShareWhatsapptwitterFacebookPolice are yet to establish why the suspect carried out the shooting. (File Representational Photo)Australian police are preparing to question a man accused of opening fire from a Sydney apartment window on Sunday night, critically injuring at least one person, according to Reuters. Investigators seek to determine his motive. Authorities have ruled out any links to terrorism.According to acting Superintendent Stephen Parry, the suspect allegedly fired up to 50 rounds from a .30-calibre rifle at random in the suburb of Croydon Park before being apprehended by police. “It is incredible that nobody died,” Parry told reporters, noting that the man had no connections to organised crime or terror groups. He is expected to face firearms-related charges.Casualties and hospitalisationTwo individuals were treated in hospital, with one requiring surgery, Parry said during a briefing broadcast by the ABC. A total of 14 people received treatment at the scene for shock or minor injuries, according to a spokesperson for NSW Ambulance.Also Read: Indian-origin man charged with heading illegal drug, tobacco ring arrested in Sydney“The male person has no recorded mental health history with us,” Parry added. “He’s being assessed for physical and mental health injuries overnight and this morning, and has been deemed suitable to return to custody.”Most Read1Gaza Peace Plan Live Updates: Gaza peace talks set to begin as negotiators reach Egypt, Trump issues warning to Hamas2‘Dragged by hair, kept in infested cell’: Greta Thunberg accuses Israel of harsh treatment in detention3As China opens world’s tallest bridge, here are the top 10 tallest bridges in the world4US woman pleads ‘how much can I give you to stop?’ during NYC apartment rape, suspect arrested5At least 44 killed in Nepal after heavy rain, landslides; PM Modi offers condolences6Israel has agreed to ‘initial withdrawal line’ in Gaza, announces TrumpPolice are yet to establish why the suspect carried out the shooting. Earlier statements to Reuters confirmed that authorities do not believe there were terrorist or religious motives behind the attack. Parry also noted that the suspect had very few recorded interactions with police over the past 20 years.AdvertisementTop story1Gaza Peace Plan Live Updates: Gaza peace talks set to begin as negotiators reach Egypt, Trump issues warning to Hamas2‘Dragged by hair, kept in infested cell’: Greta Thunberg accuses Israel of harsh treatment in detention3As China opens world’s tallest bridge, here are the top 10 tallest bridges in the world4US woman pleads ‘how much can I give you to stop?’ during NYC apartment rape, suspect arrested5At least 44 killed in Nepal after heavy rain, landslides; PM Modi offers condolencesAdvertisementLoading Taboola...SubscribeSign InJournalism of CourageTop CategoriesLATEST STORIESOctober 6, 1985, Forty Years Ago: UN condemns Israel‘Ward filled with smoke, couldn’t find my mother’: Jaipur hospital fire that killed 6 spread within minutesGold Today Rate, October 6: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities‘1 cup is almost like half a boiled egg’: Nutritionist reveals the only fruit that has ‘4 grams protein’French PM Lecornu forms new cabinet amid protests over spending cutsOpenAI’s Sora makes disinformation extremely easy and extremely realJaipur Hospital Fire Live Updates: Victims’ kin allege negligence by staff, hold protest outside SMS Hospital after 6 patients killed in blazeFoxconn third-quarter revenue hits record, misses market forecastSpectators run for cover as drone fireworks show goes wrong in China, chilling video shows flames raining down from skyTilly Norwood, AI are coming for Hollywood. It’s not art, but a piece of codeGATE Registration 2026: IIT Guwahati to close applications today, apply at gate2026.iitg.ac.inLack of balance in defence, players not used to pressing system: Liverpool’s tactical conundrum after summer of massive spendingDaily Briefing: Tragedy strikes Queen of HillsBihar Assembly Election 2025 Date Live Updates: Bihar poll dates to be out today; EC likely to cut down number of phases‘Deeply saddening’: PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Jaipur hospital fireAmazon founder Jeff Bezos says ‘AI bubble’ is real but its impact on society will be ‘gigantic’