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NZ Herald
22-05-2025
- NZ Herald
Chilling CCTV footage of moment John Versace gunned down at Condell Park home in Sydney
Police believe Versace was hit at least four times. The gunman returns to the silver Toyota, which leaves the scene quickly. Emergency services were called to the home, but could not revive Versace. His devastated family could be heard screaming as police set up a crime scene. A short time later, police were called to Blackford St in Fairfield East after reports that a car 'very similar' to the one used in the attack had been torched. The car was 'well alight' by the time emergency crews arrived. The flames were soon put out, and police found a small 'Glock-style' gun in the vehicle. Neither Versace nor his family were known to police, Superintendent Rodney Hart told reporters earlier this week. A taskforce had been set up to investigate the incident further. Police believe Versace was a plumber who was possibly working in his father's business. They do not believe he had links to organised crime, despite the nature of the attack. They are investigating whether the shooting was a case of mistaken identity. 'We believe that this has the hallmarks of a targeted execution – very brutal, very distressing,' Hart said. 'So, I want to reassure the community that we are treating this not as a random attack, but what I will ask from our community here is – please, anybody that has any information to assist the investigators to please call Bankstown police station or Crime Stoppers.' Versace's sister Deanna paid tribute to her 'beautiful baby brother' on Tuesday. 'John, no words can describe the pain we are all feeling and will continue to feel for the rest of our lives,' she wrote on social media. 'You were the world's greatest brother, son, grandson, cousin, and friend. 'We are so lucky and blessed to have had the time we had with you but your life was cut too short. 'This world wasn't good enough for you. Life will never be the same.'
The Guardian
20-05-2025
- The Guardian
‘Brutal' killing of plumber in Sydney driveway looks like targeted hit, police say
The 'very brutal and distressing' shooting of a young plumber in his driveway has all the hallmarks of a targeted hit, New South Wales police say. Two people are on the run after the shooting in Condell Park, in Sydney's south-west, on Monday night, that left the 23-year-old man dead. Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email CCTV shows the victim returning home about 10.30pm and backing his car into the driveway before another car pulls up and parks him in. A man holding what is believed to be a Glock pistol exited the second vehicle from the rear driver's side door and fired up to 10 bullets at the man. At least four hit the victim, according to a NSW police superintendent, Rodney Hart. 'He slumped to the ground at the front of his home and the offender returned to the hatchback,' Hart said. 'We believe this is … extremely brutal and violent execution-style murder is a targeted attack.' About 20 minutes later police found a car that had been set on fire in nearby Fairfield East, with a Glock pistol inside. The victim and his family were not known to police and there were no known links to organised crime, Hart said. 'We believe he is a plumber and possibly working in his father's business,' he said. 'We need to look at who he is involved with, who he knows and what he did leading up to this brutal attack. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion 'This has all the hallmarks of a targeted, brutal hit, so that is what we are treating it as.' Police believe the victim lived at home with his parents, along with adult sisters. Detectives are asking for anyone with information, including CCTV, to contact Crime Stoppers.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Plumber executed in 'brutal, targeted' suburban hit
The "very brutal and distressing" execution-style shooting of a young plumber in his driveway has all the hallmarks of a targeted hit, police say. Two people are on the run after the shooting in Condell Park, in Sydney's southwest, on Monday night, that left the 23-year-old man dead. CCTV of the incident shows the victim returning home around 10.30pm and backing his car into the driveway, before another car pulls up and parks him in. A man holding what is believed to be a Glock pistol exited the second vehicle from the rear driver's side door and fired up to 10 bullets at the man. At least four hit the victim, NSW Police Superintendent Rodney Hart said. "He slumped to the ground at the front of his home and the offender returned to the hatchback," he said. "We believe this is ... extremely brutal and violent execution-style murder is a targeted attack." About 20 minutes later, police found a car in nearby Fairfield East, believed to have been used in the shooting, having been set on fire. A Glock pistol was found inside. The victim and his family are not known to police and there are no known links to organised crime, Supt Hart said. "We believe he is a plumber and possibly working in his father's business," he said. "We need to look at who he is involved with, who he knows and what he did leading up to this brutal attack. "This has all the hallmarks of a targeted, brutal hit, so that is what we are treating it as." Police believe the victim lived at home with his parents, along with adult sisters. Detectives are asking for anyone with information, including CCTV, to contact Crime Stoppers.
Perth Now
20-05-2025
- Perth Now
Plumber executed in 'brutal, targeted' suburban hit
The "very brutal and distressing" execution-style shooting of a young plumber in his driveway has all the hallmarks of a targeted hit, police say. Two people are on the run after the shooting in Condell Park, in Sydney's southwest, on Monday night, that left the 23-year-old man dead. CCTV of the incident shows the victim returning home around 10.30pm and backing his car into the driveway, before another car pulls up and parks him in. A man holding what is believed to be a Glock pistol exited the second vehicle from the rear driver's side door and fired up to 10 bullets at the man. At least four hit the victim, NSW Police Superintendent Rodney Hart said. "He slumped to the ground at the front of his home and the offender returned to the hatchback," he said. "We believe this is ... extremely brutal and violent execution-style murder is a targeted attack." About 20 minutes later, police found a car in nearby Fairfield East, believed to have been used in the shooting, having been set on fire. A Glock pistol was found inside. The victim and his family are not known to police and there are no known links to organised crime, Supt Hart said. "We believe he is a plumber and possibly working in his father's business," he said. "We need to look at who he is involved with, who he knows and what he did leading up to this brutal attack. "This has all the hallmarks of a targeted, brutal hit, so that is what we are treating it as." Police believe the victim lived at home with his parents, along with adult sisters. Detectives are asking for anyone with information, including CCTV, to contact Crime Stoppers.
