Firebombed earlier this week… now targeted in a drive-by sh00ting: What is happening to one home in Eagle Vale?
Two teenagers have been charged and a boy, 13, is on the run after a car was allegedly stolen and used in a drive-by shooting in Sydney’s south-west.
The alleged attack on a home at Eagle Vale in Campbelltown is the second time the property has been targeted, after it was firebombed this week.
The al;allegedly stolen car was seen driving up a cul-de-sac shortly before the alleged shooting. Today
It is the third time a home in Saphire Street has been targeted this year.
Shots were fired at about 2am on Tuesday, with police alleging a stolen white hatchback was used to drive the shooters towards the home.
CCTV footage showed the car driving up a cul-de-sac and then a driveway. Shortly after, they return to the road and drive off.
There were no injuries reported.
The alleged getaway vehicle, which police believe was stolen, was spotted on Eagle Vale Road when officers began a chase.
The allegedly stolen car crashed into a tree, and three people ran from the car. Today
One of the boys was seen on CCTV walking surrounding streets before being arrested by police. Today
The car crashed into a tree on Thunderbolt Drive, and three people inside ran.
Two boys were found shortly after; one was found hiding underneath a boat, and another was seen on CCTV footage walking in surrounding streets shortly before being discovered.
One boy, 13, has not been found and is still on the run, 9News understands.
A search of the allegedly stolen car uncovered a firearm, which will be examined.
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The two boys, aged 15 and 17, were arrested and taken to Campbelltown Police Station, where they were charged with firing a firearm at a house, participating in a criminal group and contributing to criminal activity, and being carried in a vehicle taken without consent of the owner.
They were both refused bail to appear before a Children’s Court today.
SOURCE: 9 NEWS
https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/nsw/eagle-vale-sydney-alleged-shooting-teenagers-charged-20260812-p60nio.html
