Mother scared to move back into Sydney house targeted in shooting
A home owner whose property was targeted in a shooting says she has been financially and psychologically impacted, with no-one to turn to.
Rebecca, a homeowner in Western Sydney, is struggling to decide whether to return to her tenanted house that was recently shot at. The mother fears the shooter will return, given a series of mistaken identity shootings in the area. Rebecca, who originally moved out due to personal reasons, put the house on the rental market for financial purposes while her family lived elsewhere.
The property was shot at earlier this year, causing thousands of dollars in damage and leaving Rebecca with a financial burden of around $5,500 per month. Despite paying for repairs amounting to $20,000, Rebecca is still $5,500 out of pocket due to rising interest rates and cost-of-living pressures. Rebecca explained that she could lease the property out again, but it would generate $200 less per week in income due to the shooting.
She fears the shooter might return, especially with recent mistaken identity shootings and "disorganised crime" in the area. Rebecca's landlord insurance does not cover any expenses, and neither the rental agency nor the government has provided assistance. She has called for more support for homeowners indirectly impacted by shootings and crime, as well as detailed updates from authorities to offer some peace of mind.
The NSW Police confirmed an investigation was launched into the shooting, but no further police action is expected.
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