Breaking: Man dies in public place shooting in Sydney's north-west

A man has been shot dead in Sydney's north-west.

Shortly after 7am on Wednesday, emergency services were called to North Rocks Road in Carlingford following reports of a shooting.

Police found a man in aged in his 30s in a car with significant injuries.

He died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.

NSW Police said the homicide squad was leading the investigation.

Officers from the Raptor Squad, which targets groups and individual members engaging in serious and organised crime, were also present at the scene.

A crime scene was established, with inquires ongoing.

North Rocks Road was closed in both directions at Carlingford, with the public asked to avoid the area and motorists advised to use alternative routes.