{
  "id": 1365479,
  "title": "Alleged underworld figure shot outside home",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/alleged-underworld-figure-shot-outside-home",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T21:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://armidaleexpress.com.au/story/9331314/alleged-underworld-figure-shot-outside-home"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alleged underworld figure Fadi Haddara was critically injured after being shot outside his home in Altona North, Melbourne. The 48-year-old was targeted in an ambush and is now fighting for his life in the hospital, according to reports by the ABC on Monday. Police responded to the scene shortly before 8pm on Sunday evening, where they found a 48-year-old man with life-threatening injuries after the targeted attack. However, it was not immediately confirmed by the police if the victim was indeed Haddara. The alleged gangland boss, who is said to be the head of a crime clan linked to Melbourne's illicit tobacco trade, had previous gun charges dropped last year.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}