Girl, 9, in hospital after Sydney shooting

They were called to a Connells Point home, 20km south of Sydney's city centre, on Friday evening after reports of shots fired.

There they found the shot girl who was taken to hospital under police escort.

A woman and two other children were present at the time of the shooting.

A burned out car was later discovered in the nearby suburb of Oatley.

Police will hold a press conference on Saturday morning to provide further details.