Drone operator charged with murder in Sydney mistaken-identity shooting
An 18-year-old drone operator was charged with murder. A drone was examined and allegedly linked to a fatal shooting.
Police charged an 18-year-old drone operator with murder. He allegedly took part in a shooting in Merrylands West, western Sydney on September 2.
Victim Joshua Macdonald, 40, was killed at the scene. Police believe the killing was a case of mistaken identity.
The intended target was allegedly Moshtaba Hafizi, who is linked to the Alameddine crime family. Macdonald had no links to organised crime and was not known to police.
Detectives seized a drone and examined it. They found evidence allegedly connecting it to the fatal shooting.
The 18-year-old was refused bail and faced court on Saturday. A second man, aged 19, was charged with participating in a criminal group.
Why it mattersCriminal groups are now using drones in fatal shootings. This shows how they are adopting new technology to target rivals. It puts innocent bystanders at serious risk.
AustraliaThis reflects the escalating violence from Sydney crime families and the increasing sophistication of tools used in targeted attacks, a major concern for NSW police and residents.
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