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Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Perth Now
Bikie dies after being shot in head
A man who was ambushed and shot in the head during an allegedly targeted drive-by shooting has died in hospital. Dawood Zakaria was shot in the head inside a Toyota HiLux while it was turning onto Woodville Road, in Granville, about 5pm on Sunday. The 32-year-old died on Tuesday afternoon after being rushed to hospital in a critical condition and undergoing surgery. Police said earlier in the week he had not been expected to survive. Solicitor Sylvan Singh was shot in the arm and leg during an allegedly target drive-by attack. Supplied Credit: Supplied It is understood Mr Zakaria was an alleged gangland associate. Another passenger in the front seat, Sydney lawyer Syvlan Singh, suffered arm and leg gunshot injuries. He remains in a stable condition. It is understood gunshots were allegedly intended for Alameddine crime gang member Samimjan Azari, who was in the back seat with his bodyguard Levi Vitukawalu. Both were uninjured in the ordeal. The men had reportedly just attended Mr Azari's bail hearing, joined by Mr Singh – who has no links to the underworld other than his work. Dawood Zakaria has died in hospital after suffering critical head wounds. He had not been expected to survive. Supplied Credit: Supplied It is the second time an attempt on Mr Azari's life has been carried out, escaping another attempted hit in Brighton Le Sands – where he was in a group alongside Mr Zakaria – uninjured three months ago. Strike Force Arrino has been established to investigate the shooting, and will be overseen by Taskforce Falcon. The taskforce is a combination of 13 strike forces to investigate a arson, kidnappings and public shootings since December 2024. 'The recent violence on our streets is horrific,' NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley said. 'We won't tolerate these lawless thugs playing out their vendettas in our communities. 'When innocent people get caught up in them and are made to suffer it's sickening and barbaric. 'We will not tolerate these lawless thugs getting out there with their vendetta against each other and putting in danger members of our community.' Anyone with information, dashcam footage or CCTV vision of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
West Australian
27-05-2025
- West Australian
Dawood Zakaria: Alleged Alameddine associate dies after being shot in head
A man who was ambushed and shot in the head during an allegedly targeted drive-by shooting has died in hospital. Dawood Zakaria was shot in the head inside a Toyota HiLux while it was turning onto Woodville Road, in Granville, about 5pm on Sunday. The 32-year-old died on Tuesday afternoon after being rushed to hospital in a critical condition and undergoing surgery. Police said earlier in the week he had not been expected to survive. It is understood Mr Zakaria was an alleged gangland associate. Another passenger in the front seat, Sydney lawyer Syvlan Singh, suffered arm and leg gunshot injuries. He remains in a stable condition. It is understood gunshots were allegedly intended for Alameddine crime gang member Samimjan Azari, who was in the back seat with his bodyguard Levi Vitukawalu. Both were uninjured in the ordeal. The men had reportedly just attended Mr Azari's bail hearing, joined by Mr Singh – who has no links to the underworld other than his work. It is the second time an attempt on Mr Azari's life has been carried out, escaping another attempted hit in Brighton Le Sands – where he was in a group alongside Mr Zakaria – uninjured three months ago. Strike Force Arrino has been established to investigate the shooting, and will be overseen by Taskforce Falcon. The taskforce is a combination of 13 strike forces to investigate a arson, kidnappings and public shootings since December 2024. 'The recent violence on our streets is horrific,' NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley said. 'We won't tolerate these lawless thugs playing out their vendettas in our communities. 'When innocent people get caught up in them and are made to suffer it's sickening and barbaric. 'We will not tolerate these lawless thugs getting out there with their vendetta against each other and putting in danger members of our community.' Anyone with information, dashcam footage or CCTV vision of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
The Advertiser
26-05-2025
- The Advertiser
Lawyer and alleged gang associate gunned down
A man is fighting for his life and a solicitor is in intensive care after a gunman ambushed a ute in a busy suburb. In the latest escalation of gangland violence in Sydney, at least one person in a Mercedes fired several rounds at a Toyota Hilux turning into a busy western Sydney road, hitting the driver and front-seat passenger. The 32-year-old driver of the ute underwent surgery and remained in a critical condition, police said on Monday. But he is unlikely to survive the multiple gunshot wounds, they say. Video circulating online showed the front seat passenger, a 25-year-old lawyer, bleeding on the side of the road. He is in a stable condition but likely not in a position to discuss the incident with detectives. Criminal Groups Squad commander Jason Box said police believed at least seven bullets were fired during the Sunday afternoon shooting in Granville. "From my review, it was a targeted and directed attack at these people," he told reporters on Monday. "There's been a number of shootings recently ... our responses will not just be the shooting, but proactive in disruptive measures ... using legislation available to us ... to suppress further activity." A large number of people were on the road at the time, Detective Superintendent Box said. "It's a built-up area - there's always a risk of harm or injured to other persons depending how the incident goes," he said. The shooting on Sunday evening is the third in a fortnight on Sydney's streets. Two back-seat passengers in the ute, aged 28 and 26, escaped unscathed but were arrested for allegedly possessing unauthorised firearms. Each was refused bail before court appearances on Monday. The Mercedes involved in the shooting was later found burnt out in nearby Merrylands. It might have been stolen because number plates were associated with a different vehicle, Det Supt Box said Police are investigating potential organised crime links to both incidents under Strike Force Arrino. A man is fighting for his life and a solicitor is in intensive care after a gunman ambushed a ute in a busy suburb. In the latest escalation of gangland violence in Sydney, at least one person in a Mercedes fired several rounds at a Toyota Hilux turning into a busy western Sydney road, hitting the driver and front-seat passenger. The 32-year-old driver of the ute underwent surgery and remained in a critical condition, police said on Monday. But he is unlikely to survive the multiple gunshot wounds, they say. Video circulating online showed the front seat passenger, a 25-year-old lawyer, bleeding on the side of the road. He is in a stable condition but likely not in a position to discuss the incident with detectives. Criminal Groups Squad commander Jason Box said police believed at least seven bullets were fired during the Sunday afternoon shooting in Granville. "From my review, it was a targeted and directed attack at these people," he told reporters on Monday. "There's been a number of shootings recently ... our responses will not just be the shooting, but proactive in disruptive measures ... using legislation available to us ... to suppress further activity." A large number of people were on the road at the time, Detective Superintendent Box said. "It's a built-up area - there's always a risk of harm or injured to other persons depending how the incident goes," he said. The shooting on Sunday evening is the third in a fortnight on Sydney's streets. Two back-seat passengers in the ute, aged 28 and 26, escaped unscathed but were arrested for allegedly possessing unauthorised firearms. Each was refused bail before court appearances on Monday. The Mercedes involved in the shooting was later found burnt out in nearby Merrylands. It might have been stolen because number plates were associated with a different vehicle, Det Supt Box said Police are investigating potential organised crime links to both incidents under Strike Force Arrino. A man is fighting for his life and a solicitor is in intensive care after a gunman ambushed a ute in a busy suburb. In the latest escalation of gangland violence in Sydney, at least one person in a Mercedes fired several rounds at a Toyota Hilux turning into a busy western Sydney road, hitting the driver and front-seat passenger. The 32-year-old driver of the ute underwent surgery and remained in a critical condition, police said on Monday. But he is unlikely to survive the multiple gunshot wounds, they say. Video circulating online showed the front seat passenger, a 25-year-old lawyer, bleeding on the side of the road. He is in a stable condition but likely not in a position to discuss the incident with detectives. Criminal Groups Squad commander Jason Box said police believed at least seven bullets were fired during the Sunday afternoon shooting in Granville. "From my review, it was a targeted and directed attack at these people," he told reporters on Monday. "There's been a number of shootings recently ... our responses will not just be the shooting, but proactive in disruptive measures ... using legislation available to us ... to suppress further activity." A large number of people were on the road at the time, Detective Superintendent Box said. "It's a built-up area - there's always a risk of harm or injured to other persons depending how the incident goes," he said. The shooting on Sunday evening is the third in a fortnight on Sydney's streets. Two back-seat passengers in the ute, aged 28 and 26, escaped unscathed but were arrested for allegedly possessing unauthorised firearms. Each was refused bail before court appearances on Monday. The Mercedes involved in the shooting was later found burnt out in nearby Merrylands. It might have been stolen because number plates were associated with a different vehicle, Det Supt Box said Police are investigating potential organised crime links to both incidents under Strike Force Arrino. A man is fighting for his life and a solicitor is in intensive care after a gunman ambushed a ute in a busy suburb. In the latest escalation of gangland violence in Sydney, at least one person in a Mercedes fired several rounds at a Toyota Hilux turning into a busy western Sydney road, hitting the driver and front-seat passenger. The 32-year-old driver of the ute underwent surgery and remained in a critical condition, police said on Monday. But he is unlikely to survive the multiple gunshot wounds, they say. Video circulating online showed the front seat passenger, a 25-year-old lawyer, bleeding on the side of the road. He is in a stable condition but likely not in a position to discuss the incident with detectives. Criminal Groups Squad commander Jason Box said police believed at least seven bullets were fired during the Sunday afternoon shooting in Granville. "From my review, it was a targeted and directed attack at these people," he told reporters on Monday. "There's been a number of shootings recently ... our responses will not just be the shooting, but proactive in disruptive measures ... using legislation available to us ... to suppress further activity." A large number of people were on the road at the time, Detective Superintendent Box said. "It's a built-up area - there's always a risk of harm or injured to other persons depending how the incident goes," he said. The shooting on Sunday evening is the third in a fortnight on Sydney's streets. Two back-seat passengers in the ute, aged 28 and 26, escaped unscathed but were arrested for allegedly possessing unauthorised firearms. Each was refused bail before court appearances on Monday. The Mercedes involved in the shooting was later found burnt out in nearby Merrylands. It might have been stolen because number plates were associated with a different vehicle, Det Supt Box said Police are investigating potential organised crime links to both incidents under Strike Force Arrino.
West Australian
26-05-2025
- West Australian
Lawyer and alleged gang associate gunned down
A man is fighting for his life and a solicitor is in intensive care after a gunman ambushed a ute in a busy suburb. In the latest escalation of gangland violence in Sydney, at least one person in a Mercedes fired several rounds at a Toyota Hilux turning into a busy western Sydney road, hitting the driver and front-seat passenger. The 32-year-old driver of the ute underwent surgery and remained in a critical condition, police said on Monday. But he is unlikely to survive the multiple gunshot wounds, they say. Video circulating online showed the front seat passenger, a 25-year-old lawyer, bleeding on the side of the road. He is in a stable condition but likely not in a position to discuss the incident with detectives. Criminal Groups Squad commander Jason Box said police believed at least seven bullets were fired during the Sunday afternoon shooting in Granville. "From my review, it was a targeted and directed attack at these people," he told reporters on Monday. "There's been a number of shootings recently ... our responses will not just be the shooting, but proactive in disruptive measures ... using legislation available to us ... to suppress further activity." A large number of people were on the road at the time, Detective Superintendent Box said. "It's a built-up area - there's always a risk of harm or injured to other persons depending how the incident goes," he said. The shooting on Sunday evening is the third in a fortnight on Sydney's streets. Two back-seat passengers in the ute, aged 28 and 26, escaped unscathed but were arrested for allegedly possessing unauthorised firearms. Each was refused bail before court appearances on Monday. The Mercedes involved in the shooting was later found burnt out in nearby Merrylands. It might have been stolen because number plates were associated with a different vehicle, Det Supt Box said Police are investigating potential organised crime links to both incidents under Strike Force Arrino.
Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Perth Now
Lawyer and alleged gang associate gunned down
A man is fighting for his life and a solicitor is in intensive care after a gunman ambushed a ute in a busy suburb. In the latest escalation of gangland violence in Sydney, at least one person in a Mercedes fired several rounds at a Toyota Hilux turning into a busy western Sydney road, hitting the driver and front-seat passenger. The 32-year-old driver of the ute underwent surgery and remained in a critical condition, police said on Monday. But he is unlikely to survive the multiple gunshot wounds, they say. Video circulating online showed the front seat passenger, a 25-year-old lawyer, bleeding on the side of the road. He is in a stable condition but likely not in a position to discuss the incident with detectives. Criminal Groups Squad commander Jason Box said police believed at least seven bullets were fired during the Sunday afternoon shooting in Granville. "From my review, it was a targeted and directed attack at these people," he told reporters on Monday. "There's been a number of shootings recently ... our responses will not just be the shooting, but proactive in disruptive measures ... using legislation available to us ... to suppress further activity." A large number of people were on the road at the time, Detective Superintendent Box said. "It's a built-up area - there's always a risk of harm or injured to other persons depending how the incident goes," he said. The shooting on Sunday evening is the third in a fortnight on Sydney's streets. Two back-seat passengers in the ute, aged 28 and 26, escaped unscathed but were arrested for allegedly possessing unauthorised firearms. Each was refused bail before court appearances on Monday. The Mercedes involved in the shooting was later found burnt out in nearby Merrylands. It might have been stolen because number plates were associated with a different vehicle, Det Supt Box said Police are investigating potential organised crime links to both incidents under Strike Force Arrino.
