# Fatal shootings in Scotland and Australia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-shootings-in-scotland-and-australia
> Updated: 2026-09-22T17:14:25.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: 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.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-make-multiple-arrests-following-fatal-shootings-in-scotland-and-australia

### 2026-09-14: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-pursuits-in-australia-and-uk-lead-to-arrests-and-seizures

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