Police say shooting at Berkeley Vale on NSW Central Coast was ‘targeted attack’By Emma Simkin and Carly Cook
Posted Wed 9 Sep 2026 at 11:54amWed 9 Sep 2026 at 11:54amWed 9 Sep 2026 at 11:54am
Police say a shooting on the NSW Central Coast was a targeted attack.
Police were called to Lakege Avenue at Berkeley Vale at 6:15am where they found a man with gunshot wounds to his hand and torso.
The 37-year-old was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene before being flown to hospital.
Tuggerah Lake Police District Commander Superintendent Chad Gillies said it was unclear if the shooting was gang related, but the victim was known to police.
“Investigators are working on the belief that it was a targeted attack,”
he said.
“In relation to the motivation, we are yet to determine what that would be.”
Police said a man entered the home and confronted the victim and a number of shots were fired.
Detectives want to speak with a driver seen in the area at the time of the shooting in a silver GWM 4WD utility with roof racks and a roll bar.
“We believe at this stage that there was one occupant inside that car responsible for the shooting, described as a male, late teens [to] early 20s, wearing a balaclava,”
Superintendent Gillies said.
He said police were speaking to witnesses, including the victim’s partner who was inside the house at the time of the shooting.
“Our investigation is focused on identifying that vehicle and locating that vehicle, and clearly seeking information from members of the public in relation to identifying the person or persons responsible,” Superintendent Gillies said.
Police are also reviewing CCTV footage in and around the crime scene area.
Anyone with information about the vehicle or the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.