Man charged with murder over shooting death of boy, 12, in Sydney apartment last month
Summary
A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder for the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy in a Sydney apartment in September 2026. The boy was found with gunshot wounds, treated by paramedics, and later died in hospital; police are investigating links to organised crime.Key Facts
- The shooting took place on 21 September 2026 at a unit on Fairway Drive, Norwest, Sydney.
- The 12-year-old boy was shot in the face and neck and taken to hospital in critical condition.
- Nine other people were in the apartment at the time but were not injured.
- Three 18-year-old men were initially arrested; two were released, and one was charged with concealing a serious crime.
- On 24 September, police learned the boy had died, and the homicide team took over the investigation.
- The man charged with murder was arrested at Silverwater correctional facility; he was 18 at the time of the shooting.
- Police noted the people involved are known to NSW police and may have links to organised crime.
- The accused man is scheduled to appear in court on the day of the report.
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