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Fatal shootings in Scotland and Australia

Overview

Police in Scotland and Australia have conducted multiple arrests following separate fatal shootings.

In West Lothian, Scotland, authorities arrested a fourth person in connection with the death of 35-year-old Billy Watson, who was killed in what was described as a ‘targeted’ shooting in Armadale. Three men previously faced charges of murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.

In Sydney, Australia, a third person was charged regarding the death of 40-year-old Joshua Macdonald, a shooting occurring outside a home in Merrylands West. Police allege the incident was part of organized crime activity and was a case of mistaken identity, similar to the recent fatal shooting of university student Marco Talia.

Entities

Joshua Macdonald · Moree Police Station · New South Wales Police · Gloucestershire Constabulary · Police Scotland

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources
    Police make multiple arrests following fatal shootings in Scotland and Australia

    Authorities in Scotland and Australia have arrested multiple suspects following separate fatal shootings, including a targeted killing in West Lothian and a mistaken-identity shooting in Sydney.

  2. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Police pursuits in Australia and UK lead to arrests and seizures

    Police in Australia and the UK conducted high-speed pursuits resulting in the arrest of two men and the seizure of ammunition and suspected Class A drugs.

Sources

communitynews.com.au · cotswoldjournal.co.uk · dailyadvertiser.com.au · netimes.com.au · news.stv.tv · perthnow.com.au · thenightly.com.au · thewest.com.au · westbridgfordwire.com