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Man charged with murder over shooting death of boy, 12, in Sydney apartment last month

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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