Two men hospitalized after targeted shooting in Sydney’s Inner West
Sydney’s Inner West was shaken yesterday as a brazen daylight shooting unfolded at a popular hair salon, leaving two men injured and the community on edge. The incident, which took place at Adel’s Salon on Marrickville Road in Marrickville, occurred shortly before 2pm on Friday. Witnesses described a “cool, calm, collected” gunman opening fire, leading to a swift response from authorities. Police are now investigating potential connections to gangland crime.
Victims in Stable Condition
The two victims, aged 33 and 20, were quickly rushed to the hospital following the shooting. The 33-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the buttocks, while the 20-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. Thankfully, both men are now in stable condition, according to the latest reports.
Source: The Guardian
Targeted Attack, Say Police
Superintendent Despa Fitzgerald stated that the incident was not a random act of violence but appeared to be a targeted attack. Both victims were already known to the police, leading authorities to believe that the shooting was premeditated. Investigators are now focusing their efforts on determining potential links between this incident and the recent execution of high-level Comanchero bikie gang member Alen Moradian, who was gunned down in a Bondi Junction carpark.
Possible Connections to Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
Police officer Peter Moroney confirmed that authorities are exploring the possibility of connections between the victims and outlaw motorcycle gangs, specifically mentioning the Bandidos. He alluded to the previous shooting incident involving the Comancheros and warned of a return to the violence of the past, referring to the infamous “Father’s Day massacre.” The involvement of the gunman, who appeared to be laying in wait outside the salon, suggests that the victims may have been under surveillance or were known to their assailant.
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Getaway Cars and Ongoing Investigation
Shortly after the shooting, two car fires were extinguished. One vehicle, a silver Kia Stinger in Sydenham, is believed to be the getaway car used by the assailants. Additionally, a Mitsubishi Triton was found ablaze in Dulwich Hill, where police suspect a third getaway car was involved. Authorities are currently searching for a white Toyota Camry with the registration DMM59H, which was seen leaving the scene of the car fire in Dulwich Hill. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Eyewitness Accounts of Calmness
Eyewitnesses who were present at the hair salon during the shooting reported that the alleged gunman left the premises in a “cool, calm, and collected” manner. This unexpected calmness further adds to the mystery surrounding the incident, as onlookers failed to grasp the gravity of the situation until authorities swarmed the area.
As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with information related to the incident or the whereabouts of the white Toyota Camry to come forward. In the aftermath of this brazen daylight shooting, the community hopes for swift justice and an end to the wave of violence that has gripped their neighborhood.
