[REVISION HISTORY]

Violent incidents involving minors in Sydney

3 recorded revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-10-07 03:27 UTC → 2026-10-13 20:46 UTC · added ~~removed~~

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.

Versions

Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.