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Criminal defence lawyer Mahmoud Abbas shot in Sydney's south-west - ABC News

A Sydney criminal lawyer has been shot in what police believe was a targeted attack in the city's south-west.

Emergency services were called to Narelle Crescent, Greenacre about 10:30am on Wednesday morning after reports of shots fired.

They arrived to find 30-year-old solicitor, Mahmoud Abbas, with gunshot wounds.

Police believe he was outside the home when he was approached by an unknown person and shot.

Detective Superintendent Adam Johnson this afternoon said Mr Abbas was getting into his car and was about to leave when the incident took place.

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The 31-year-old is a partner at a Sydney law firm. (ABC News)

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Sydney lawyer Mahmoud Abbas was taken to hospital in a serious condition. (Supplied: Abbas Jacobs Lawyers)

The ABC understands Mr Abbas was able to run back into the home and call emergency services after being shot.

He was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to hospital in a serious condition after being found conscious at the scene.

'Targeted and brazen'

Detective Superintendent Johnson said that Mr Abbas would head into surgery.

“The person is known to us, not aversely I must say," he said of Mr Abbas.

Detective Superintendent Johnson said it was too early to speculate on motive, or whether there are any links to any other recent shootings.

Detective Superintendent Adam Johnson

Detective Superintendent Adam Johnson said police are looking into possible motives for the attack. (ABC News)

He said there were "one if not more" offenders who are yet to be identified.

"This is clearly a targeted and brazen shooting," he said.

"The circumstances that we know at the moment are very concerning."

A crime scene has been established and investigations continue.

Officers from Bankstown police and the State Crime Command's Criminal Groups and Raptor Squads are probing the incident.

Mr Abbas is a partner with Abbas Jacobs Lawyers.

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Organised crime squad detectives are investigating the incident. (ABC News: Keana Naughton)

He has represented a number of high-profile clients including former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer, and ex-NRL player Jamil Hopoate in recent years.

Last year, underworld figure Mahmoud "Brownie" Ahmad was allegedly murdered on the same Greenacre street.

It is not suggested that Mr Abbas was linked to that incident or has any involvement in criminal activity.

This latest shooting comes after three people were shot Mayvic Street, Greenacre on Sunday morning.

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Police at the scene after the shooting this morning. (ABC News)

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