# Police operation and manhunt in Dulwich Hill

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/police-operation-and-manhunt-in-dulwich-hill
> Updated: 2026-10-18T01:29:58.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

On October 16, 2026, a major police operation was launched in the Sydney suburb of Dulwich Hill following reports of gunfire. NSW Police established a large exclusion zone near Williams Parade and Constitution Road to search for a man allegedly armed with a sawn-off shotgun. The incident led to the lockdown of local businesses and schools, including Dulwich Hill Public School, and the suspension of light rail services. Witnesses reported an altercation and a vehicle fire in an underground carpark, though no injuries were initially reported.

By October 18, police arrested 32-year-old Jake Kermode in Burwood in connection with the Dulwich Hill incident. Kermode faces multiple charges, including armed robbery and possession of a shortened firearm, following allegations that he threatened witnesses with a shotgun and set fire to a stolen van.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: NSW Police arrest suspects in separate violent incidents

NSW Police have arrested suspects following a shotgun-related lockdown in Dulwich Hill and a violent domestic assault in Leeton involving a stabbing and significant theft.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-men-injured-in-suspected-dallas-shooting-in-melbourne

### 2026-10-16: Dulwich Hill police operation following reports of gunfire

Police have launched a manhunt in Sydney's Dulwich Hill after reports of gunfire. Schools and businesses were placed on lockdown as officers searched for a man allegedly armed with a shotgun.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dulwich-hill-police-operation-following-reports-of-gunfire

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