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Fatal Sydney shooting could be another case of mistaken identity, police say

Fatal Sydney shooting could be another case of mistaken identity, police say

Summary

Police in New South Wales, Australia, are investigating the shooting death of a man in Sydney’s west as a possible case of mistaken identity. This is the second recent fatal shooting in Sydney that may be linked to organised crime conflicts and confusion over targets.

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened at a home in Merrylands West around 3:15 pm on Wednesday.
  • The victim, believed to be in his 30s, died at the scene and has not yet been formally identified.
  • Police know the location is connected to organised crime but say the victim may have no criminal ties.
  • Authorities suspect the shooting could be a mistake and the wrong person was targeted.
  • Another fatal shooting occurred two days earlier in Glen Alpine, where a 23-year-old man was killed in his bed, also possibly mistaken identity.
  • These shootings seem linked to ongoing conflicts between criminal networks known as the Alameddine network and the Coconut Cartel.
  • Political leaders have expressed concern about rising gang violence and its impact on innocent people.
  • The police minister criticized opposition members over disagreements about gun control and crime policies.
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