Witnesses to boy's shooting refuse to help police probe

Nearly a full day after an 11-year-old boy sustained a gunshot wound to the face, police are intensifying efforts to locate witnesses in the case. The incident occurred on Monday in Sydney's Hills District, where the boy was rushed to the hospital following the attack. Hospitalized with his mother, the boy is awaiting surgery to remove the bullet.

Police met with the victim, alongside four 18-year-old men and a 44-year-old woman at the apartment unit. Three men were initially arrested, one of whom has been charged with concealing a serious indictable offence, while two others were released. Detectives know some of the individuals who were present in the unit prior to the police's arrival.

Several witnesses have been identified, but some are reportedly uncooperative with the investigation. Police suspect the occupants of the property have ties with organized crime and the nature of the gathering remains under investigation. Superintendent Naomie Moore stated that the adults present at the time of the shooting are not cooperating with police and urged anyone with relevant information to come forward.