Sydney police investigate second possible mistaken identity killing in two days
Summary
Sydney police are investigating two recent shootings that may involve cases of mistaken identity linked to organised crime. One man in his 40s was shot and killed during a drive-by attack, and a university student was killed during a home invasion the day before; police believe both victims were not the intended targets.Key Facts
- Two fatal shootings happened in less than 48 hours in Sydney, possibly due to mistaken identity.
- On Wednesday, a man in his 40s was shot and killed outside a home in Merrylands West.
- On Tuesday, a university student in his 20s was shot and killed during a home invasion in Glen Alpine.
- Police say neither victim had clear ties to organised crime but may have been associated with people involved in it.
- Police believe the Wednesday victim arrived at the home shortly before being shot at the doorway.
- NSW Police Commissioner called the killing of the student "completely unacceptable" and said organised crime violence won’t be tolerated.
- A known organised crime figure posted on social media admitting to shooting the wrong person after Tuesday’s killing.
- This is part of a troubling pattern, with previous cases of mistaken identity murders and kidnappings in Sydney linked to organised crime.
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