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Man refused bail after allegedly firing gun at teenage drivers in Canberra

Ahmad Alrajab, 20, was refused bail after allegedly ramming a car with three teenage occupants during an armed road-rage incident.

Ahmad Alrajab, 20, is from Canberra. He was refused bail.

Alrajab allegedly chased and rammed a car carrying three teenagers during a road-rage incident on May 25. Alrajab was driving a Ford Focus.

According to court evidence, he pulled up next to a Holden Cruze. When it drove off, he pursued it.

Then he rammed it. He then allegedly drove alongside the car.

An underage co-defendant fired a gun at it. Alrajab allegedly continued ramming.

The three teenagers were not hurt. The firearm has not been recovered.

Magistrate Alexandra Burt refused bail. She noted the missing weapon as a major concern.

She worried about access to it.

20 years old
Defendant age
May 25, 2026
Incident date
Three teenagers in Holden Cruze
Victims
Not recovered
Firearm status

Why it mattersA gun was used in traffic during this incident. This raises serious public safety concerns and highlights escalating road-rage violence.

AustraliaThe case underscores risks Australian drivers face on roads and challenges for police in recovering weapons used in violent crimes.

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