'Brave' office workers restrain alleged shooter in Sydney CBD

The alleged shooter, a 79-year-old man, has been charged and a rifle and ammunition were seized from his belongings.

Police received reports of the alleged shooting in a law firm on Castlereagh Street in the capital city's centre at 12.50pm on February 28. At least 40 officers were on the scene within three minutes, police said.

"The people inside the office were very brave. They restrained the offender until police arrived," detective inspector David El-Badawi said.

It was "too early to tell" if the alleged shooting was targeted, he said.

First responders and NSW paramedics treated the injured man for a gunshot wound to his groin before transferring him to St Vincent's Hospital.

The 77-year-old was conscious as he was wheeled out of the Castlereagh Street building into a waiting ambulance. Paramedics confirmed he was in a stable condition.

The alleged shooter was charged with shooting with intent to murder, two counts of acquiring pistol subject to firearms prohibition order, two counts of possessing a loaded firearm and endangering life in a non-public place and two counts of possessing an unauthorised prohibited firearm.

He was refused bail to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on February 29, 2024.

The Castlereagh Street building where the man was allegedly shot houses mulitple businesses including O'Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors and Princeton Lawyers.

A crime scene was established on Castlereagh street between Bathurst and Liverpool Streets, near the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park.

Members of the public were asked to steer clear of the area while a crime scene was searched.

Buses were being diverted away from the area but resumed their regular route shortly afterwards.

Police said more information on the shooting would be made public as it became available.

More to come.