Hunt continues for man with shotgun who sparked lockdown in Sydney's inner west

As of October 16, 2026, police in Sydney’s inner west are searching for a man described as Caucasian, about 20 years old, around 160 centimeters tall, with shaggy brown hair and wearing a blue T-shirt and long black pants. The search began after reports of gunshots near Williams Parade and Constitution Road in Dulwich Hill early that morning. Police initially responded to reports of a stolen vehicle, only to find a man armed with what witnesses described as a shotgun inside the car. This individual set the vehicle on fire before fleeing down Union Street. The incident led to a lockdown and "stay inside" warning issued for residents in the area, while light rail services between Dulwich Hill and Lilyfield were suspended. No injuries have been reported, but police have continued their search throughout the day, appealing for any footage that might help identify or locate the suspect.