Two children, aged 4 and 12, and a 46-year-old woman have been found dead inside a home in south-western Sydney, in what police have described as a 'very traumatic' and 'very horrific' scene. Emergency services were called to the property in Campbelltown at approximately 8pm on Monday, May 18, following a 000 call. Upon arrival, officers discovered the bodies of the woman and two children, along with a 47-year-old man who had lacerations and other significant injuries.
Police Describe 'Particularly Violent' Scene
Acting Superintendent Michael Moroney of the New South Wales Police Force told reporters that the crime scene was 'particularly violent' in nature. He confirmed that the deceased woman and children were related to the arrested man, Md Shomon-Ahamed, 47. Shomon-Ahamed was found inside the same house and was subsequently charged in connection with the deaths. Police have not disclosed details about any weapons recovered, stating only that 'a number of items' were located at the scene, but confirmed no firearms were involved.
Investigation Underway
Acting Superintendent Moroney stated that Shomon-Ahamed was not previously known to police, and detectives are not searching for any other suspects. While there is no immediate indication that mental health issues played a role, this will be examined as part of the ongoing investigation. The Campbelltown detectives are leading the investigation, with assistance from the State Crime Command's homicide squad. Police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Domestic Violence Context
The tragic discovery came hours after NSW Police announced hundreds of arrests during a statewide crackdown on repeat domestic violence offenders. 'This today appears to be not something that we had on our radar in terms of being known to police,' Moroney said. 'But I can reassure the public that domestic violence is the number one priority for NSW Police, and we will continue to target DV offenders.' According to 2025 statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, 69% of adult female victims of domestic violence were murdered by an intimate partner, and 89% of child victims were murdered by a family member. In contrast, male victims of domestic violence are more commonly murdered by someone other than a partner or family member, accounting for 35% of cases.
A heavy police presence remained at the suburban Sydney street well into the evening as officers maintained a crime scene around the cordoned-off property. Police tape surrounded the home while marked vehicles lined the road, with officers seen working in the front yard.
