Teenage boys charged with murder after alleged mistaken identity shooting of Sydney student
Summary
Two teenage boys in Sydney have been charged with murder after a 23-year-old university student, Marco Tapia, was shot dead in his home. Police say the shooting was a case of mistaken identity during a home invasion, and the boys are accused of helping plan the crime but not firing the gun.Key Facts
- Marco Tapia was shot inside his family home on 1 September and died at the scene.
- Police were called just before 4 a.m. because of a home invasion report.
- Investigation showed the attackers targeted the wrong house by mistake.
- Two boys, aged 14 and 16, were arrested and charged with murder and other crimes.
- The boys are not accused of firing the gun but of staging vehicles and providing the weapon.
- Charges against the boys include being part of a criminal group, having an illegal gun, and driving stolen vehicles.
- The 14-year-old is also charged with damaging property with fire or explosion.
- The suspects were refused bail and will appear in children’s court.
- Police have promised to take strong action to stop shootings in Sydney.
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