Man's death in Sydney home invasion appears to be case of mistaken identity, police commissioner says
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon stated that the fatal shooting of university student Marco Tapia in a Sydney home invasion appears to be a case of mistaken identity. Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to address organized crime in the region.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the rising public concern regarding organized crime and the safety of innocent civilians caught in targeted underworld attacks.
Marco Tapia died early Tuesday morning. ( Supplied )
The NSW police commissioner says a man shot dead in a Sydney home invasion appears to be an "innocent life" lost to organised crime.
University student Marco Tapia died early Tuesday morning after multiple offenders broke into the Glen Alpine home.
Investigations are ongoing with assistance from the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad.
Link copied Share Share article A man shot dead in a Sydney home invasion previously described as a "targeted" attack now appears to be a case of mistaken identity, New South Wales police commissioner says.
Emergency services were called to a Glen Alpine home in the city's south-west about 3:40am on Tuesday, after reports of a shooting .
NSW Police said university student Marco Tapia died at the scene and multiple offenders fled prior to officers arriving.
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