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Violent incidents involving minors in Sydney

Overview

Police in Sydney are investigating multiple violent incidents involving minors. On September 19, authorities reported two separate attacks: a shooting in Norwest that left an 11-year-old boy in critical condition, and a stabbing in Earlwood that left a 17-year-old boy in serious condition. On September 24, authorities confirmed that the 11-year-old boy died in a hospital three days after being shot in the face and neck at a Norwest apartment. Superintendent Naomi Moore stated that investigators are considering potential links to organized crime, noting that several individuals present at the unit are known to NSW Police. While the boy's family has described the shooting as a “tragic accident,” police are continuing to investigate the nature of the gathering and are searching for the weapon used. One 18-year-old man was charged with concealing a serious indictable offense, while two others were released pending further inquiries. On October 7, strike force detectives and the Australian Federal Police arrested 18-year-old Reece Fakhr at Sydney International Airport while he was allegedly attempting to leave the country. Police claim Fakhr is a “key figure in the Coconut Cartel organized criminal network.” The arrest follows the fatal shooting at the Moda apartment complex, where investigators believe the child may have been among several people handling an illegal firearm when it discharged. Following the discovery of incriminating evidence on a mobile phone left at the scene, Fakhr faces 10 charges, including conspiracy to murder, kidnapping, arson, directing a criminal group, and supplying a pistol. On October 12, police reported further developments and new incidents. In Norwest, a 19-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 12-year-old boy following a suspected gangland shooting at a residential unit on Fairway Drive on September 21.

Entities

Sydney · Norwest · NSW Police · Royal Prince Alfred Hospital · Beaman Park

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Sydney police investigate separate fatal incidents involving minors

    Police in Sydney have charged a 19-year-old with the murder of a 12-year-old boy in Norwest and a 13-year-old with the fatal stabbing of a man in Mount Druitt.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Reece Fakhr arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 11-year-old

    Reece Fakhr, an alleged member of the Coconut Cartel, was arrested at Sydney International Airport following the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy in Norwest.

  3. [CRIME] 8 sources
    Sydney boy dies after being shot in Norwest apartment

    An 11-year-old boy has died after being shot in the face and neck at a Norwest apartment in Sydney. Police are investigating potential organized crime links and searching for the weapon.

  4. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Sydney police investigate shooting of 11-year-old boy in Norwest

    An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the face and neck in Norwest, Sydney. Police are investigating potential underworld links and a lack of witness cooperation.

  5. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Sydney police investigate shooting and stabbing of minors

    Sydney police are investigating two violent attacks on minors: a shooting in Norwest that left an 11-year-old boy critically injured and a stabbing in Earlwood involving a 17-year-old.

Sources

7news.com.au · boston.com · brisbanetimes.com.au · chronicleillinois.com · communitynews.com.au · epochtimes.com · independent.co.uk · indiavision.com · mixvale.com.br · mypolice.qld.gov.au · theage.com.au · theguardian.com · thenightly.com.au · time.news

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history