Sydney police investigate second possible mistaken identity killing in two days
Sydney police are investigating two fatal shootings in 48 hours, both suspected to be cases of mistaken identity linked to organized crime. Authorities have expressed concern over the impact of gang violence on innocent community members.
Why it matters
The incidents highlight a surge in organized crime-related violence in Sydney, raising significant public safety concerns and prompting calls for increased police action.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Sydney has witnessed two fatal shootings in less than 48 hours which police believe may have targeted the wrong people
Police in Sydney are investigating a second possible mistaken identity killing at the hands of organised crime in less than 48 hours.
About 15:15 local time on Wednesday, emergency services rushed to a home in Merrylands West after reports a man in his 40s had been targeted in a drive-by shooting. He died at the scene.
A day earlier, about 03:40 on Tuesday, a university student in his 20s with no criminal ties, was shot during a home invasion in Glen Alpine in the city's southwest. He also died at the scene.
Police say the Tuesday shooting appears to be an "innocent life" taken by organised crime while Wednesday's fatal attack may have targeted the "wrong person".
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