Man shot dead in car on Sydney street
A man has been shot dead in a targeted attack on a suburban Sydney street. Police are appealing for dashcam footage to assist with the investigation.
Man shot dead in car on Sydney street
A man was found shot dead inside a car on a suburban street in Sydney, leaving neighbours devastated and in disbelief. The incident occurred on North Rocks Rd, where the man, believed to be in his 30s, was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside a vehicle.
According to Acting Superintendent Michael Marinello, the dead man was known to police and was the intended victim of a targeted attack. Marinello stated that the attack was not a case of mistaken identity and was not a random attack. The police believe that the incident was isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The victim was found by a passer-by around 7am on Wednesday, and despite efforts to save him, he died at the scene. Neighbours described the victim as a quiet and friendly person who largely kept to himself. One neighbour said that the victim was a good guy who loved working on his car and always asked how you were.
The police are investigating reports of multiple shots being heard in the area between 5am and 5.30am, almost two hours before the man was found. A resident of North Rocks Rd reported waking up to the sound of gunfire around 5.30am and seeing a couple of shots, which could have been an echo.
The police have sealed off part of North Rocks Rd and are examining the scene. The man's body remained in the driveway as the investigation got underway. Marinello urged anybody who may have dash camera footage or evidence from around the time of the incident to contact police.
In a separate incident, a gunman was shot and killed by police in Kendall County, near Chicago, Illinois. The gunman had broken into a home and killed the owner with his own weapon. Bodycam footage showed the gunman fleeing in a stolen Ford Bronco SUV before being forced to stop and get out of his car in heavy traffic.
The gunman was seen aiming a pump-action shotgun at the two officers chasing him before being shot by the officers. The man was pronounced dead in hospital.
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