Sydney driveway shooting targeted, police say
Police in Sydney are investigating the targeted shooting death of a man named Jack Cheung, who was found in his car in Carlingford. Authorities are probing potential links to organized crime groups, specifically the 'Coconut Cartel'.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about organized crime activity and public safety in suburban Sydney.
- 8.55am . First published July 14, 2026 - 11.35pm
shares Share article A semi-professional driver and mechanic who was shot dead while sitting in the car that was his pride and joy has been remembered as a “lovely”, “well-respected” and “loved” man, as police probe whether the hit was related to a notorious gang.
Jack Cheung was gunned down in a driveway on North Rocks Road, Carlingford, in Sydney’s north-west, before dawn on Wednesday, hours before it was reported to police .
Jack Cheung was killed while sitting in his car in a driveway on Wednesday morning. Supplied
Neighbours told reporters at the scene that gunshot noises were heard about 5am.
It wasn’t until shortly after 7am when emergency services were called to the scene, after a group of tradies found Cheung’s body with what police later described as significant gunshot wounds.
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