Man shot in the head in western Sydney

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A man is in hospital with serious injuries after a shooting in western Sydney.

Police said the 29-year-old was rushed from Blackett to Westmead Hospital in a serious condition with gunshot wounds to his body and head.

Officers were called to Niland Crescent when the shooting was reported about 9pm on Wednesday.

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They established a crime scene and launched an investigation.

It's the second night in a row a man in his 20s has been shot in Sydney.

Police suspect a shooting on Tuesday night in Campsie, in the city's south-west, is gang-related but have not made any gang claims about the Blackett incident.

Anyone with information should call Mount Druitt police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.