Man shot four times, police probe suspected gang links

He was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition where he remains under police guard.

Specialist forensic police are expected to examine the scene on Thursday morning.

The circumstances pointed to a targeted shooting but it was too early to tell if it was gang-related, police told AAP.

The link to a car fire in nearby Northmead is also being investigated.

An SUV was found alight about 11pm and could not be salvaged, despite firefighters' best efforts.