‘Trail of evidence’: Teens charged over mistaken identity murder of innocent student
Two teenagers, aged 14 and 16, have been charged with the murder of a university student in Sydney after a botched hit involving a case of mistaken identity. Police stated the victim was innocent and that the suspects left a trail of evidence, including self-inflicted burn injuries.
Why it matters
The case highlights the tragic consequences of organized crime violence and the involvement of minors in serious criminal activities.
— 12:13pm , first published September 17, 2026 — 4:41am
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Share A A A Two teenagers have been charged over the botched organised crime killing of an innocent university student at his family’s Sydney home, including a 14-year-old allegedly hospitalised with burn injuries resulting from attempts to destroy a getaway car.
Marco Tapia, 23, was shot dead in his bed after a group of assailants stormed the Glen Alpine house in the early hours of September 1 . Police have since confirmed the wrong address had been targeted.
Marco Tapia, who was shot dead while in bed at his family’s Glen Alpine residence. Homicide detectives raided two homes in Fairfield about 10am on Wednesday and arrested two boys, aged 14 and 16, alleging the teens staged vehicles and provided the weapon.
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