A driveway shooting that could spark trouble in Melbourne's 'big war'
The attempted assassination of gangland family patriarch Fadi Haddara may trigger more violence between Melbourne's crime networks, law enforcement and underworld sources fear.
A Melbourne underworld crime family patriarch, Fadi Haddara, was shot multiple times on Sunday evening in his driveway in Altona North, a suburb in Melbourne's western suburbs. The 48-year-old man remains in a critical but stable condition at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The attempted assassination of Haddara, who was a major player in the illicit tobacco market until 2023, has prompted fears of an escalation in Melbourne's gangland war.
Police are currently investigating the incident and have not identified any suspects. Detective Inspector Adam Tilley of the Armed Crime Squad said that everything would be fully explored to find out who was behind the attack. Haddara's motive for being targeted is still unclear, but underworld sources suggested that it could be due to Hamad's group, known as 'The Commission,' sending a message to rivals.
Haddara's previous conflicts with Hamad's group include a violent takeover of the illicit tobacco market and a series of firebombings. The attempted hit on Haddara is now feared to spark more violence in the ongoing gangland war.
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