Police in New South Wales have charged an 18-year-old with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old man in Sydney’s west, which authorities suspect was a case of mistaken identity. Authorities allege the teenager was operating a drone when arrested, potentially as part of surveillance linked to the incident. The victim, who had no prior criminal record or ties to organized crime, was killed at a residence in Merrylands West. Investigators are examining whether the drone played a role in the suspected botched gang-related shooting.
NSW police say 18-year-old was operating drone when arrested and likely ‘conducting surveillance on someone or some premises’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Sydney teenager has been charged with murder after police accused him of operating a drone as part of a suspected botched gang hit in the city’s west.Joshua Macdonald, 40, was shot dead at a Merrylands West home on 2 September in what police believe may have been a case of mistaken identity. He was not known to police and had no links to organised crime. Continue reading...
