In a tragic incident this morning, a man has died following a shooting inside his apartment in Sydney’s western suburb of Merrylands.

Authorities quickly responded to an emergency call at around 6:40 a.m., after a woman discovered the 44-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest in a unit block on Newman Street.

Police have confirmed that the victim was believed to be a resident of the apartment where he was found.

Sadly, the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene, despite efforts to save him.

According to reports from the area, neighbors heard a heated argument around 4 a.m., just a few hours before law enforcement arrived at the location.

Superintendent Tim Calman said there is no indication that the incident was gang-related.

“The man was known to police but only for a minor matter,” he said.

”No obvious links to organised crime or drug related matters.”

However Calman said it did not appear to be a “random attack”.

At this stage police are searching one person who may be linked to the incident.