Police arrest gunman in connection with deadly Bali shooting
The suspected gunman is helping officers with their enquiries at Badung Police Station as they investigate the fatal shooting of Mr Radmanovic, 32, and the wounding of Mr Ghanim, 34.
It is believed that a second man remains on the run.
A Bali Police spokesperson confirmed an arrest was made at 3am local time, The Daily Telegraph reported.
'Yes, one alleged perpetrator has been arrested,' the source revealed. A man has been arrested following a shooting on two Australians in Bali. Credit: AAP
Two masked gunmen forced their way into a villa in Bali's Badung district on Saturday, opening fire and killing Mr Radmanovic while he was in the bathroom. His wife, Jazmyn Gourmdeas, reportedly remained hidden beneath bed covers as the attack unfolded. Gourdeas Jazmyn and her husband Zivan Radmanovic. Facebook Credit: Supplied
Mr Ghanim, who sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, is recovering from his injuries and is expected to be approached by investigators today.
Mr Ghanim shares a child with Danielle Stephens, daughter of underworld figure Roberta Williams.
The Daily Telegraph reported that Mr Ghanim has connections in Middle Eastern organised crime, raising suspicions that the incident may be part of a broader underworld dispute.
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