Man shot dead in Sydney in targeted attack
The man is yet to be formally identified, but the incident is believed to be related to organised crime.
A fatal shooting has occurred in Sydney's west, with police investigating the possibility that the victim was a victim of mistaken identity. The man, in his 40s, died after being shot in the doorway of a property in Merrylands West on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services arrived at the scene around 3:15pm after receiving reports of a shooting, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police stated that the victim had no known connection to organised crime or prior interactions with authorities. Superintendent Simon Glasser confirmed that the man was likely a business associate of those living at the property, where others have connections to organised crime. This is the second deadly suspected underworld shooting in a week, following the killing of university student Marco Tapia the day before.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage and seeking information regarding a grey Audi sedan seen leaving the scene shortly after the shooting.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Breaking: Man dead in suspected underworld shooting in Sydney abc.net.au
- Man shot dead in Sydney in targeted attack theage.com.au
