A man has been shot dead in the car park of a community centre.

Emergency services were called to the venue in Punchbowl, southwest Sydney, about 5.50 pm on Wednesday, NSW Police said.

Paramedics treated the man, in his 20s, at the scene on Rossmore Avenue, but could not save him.

A crime scene has been established at the site.

‘Police have been informed that a vehicle was seen driving away from the location after the incident,’ a police spokesman said.

The dead man has not been identified.

Police said a manhunt is underway for the shooter and have appealed to the public for information.

More to follow. 

Paramedics were called to a community centre in Punchbowl, southwest Sydney, on Wednesday evening after reports of a shooting

A man aged in his 20s was treated at the scene but died from his injuries

Police said a car was seen leaving the area after the shooting

A manhunt is underway for the shooter