Food delivery disguise used to cover up alleged shooting

Anna Houlahan
Updated May 9 2024 - 12:51pm, first published 10:26am

A man allegedly disguised as a food delivery driver has been charged over firing a gun into a popular gym on February 20.

Police allege the shooter opened fire at 7.45pm while standing outside the Wentworthville, Sydney gym however no one was injured including the suspected target.

Strike Force Berallier detectives arrest a 20-year-old Campsie man over a public shooting, and an alleged CCTV image of the suspect on the day of the shooting. Picture supplied
Strike Force Berallier detectives arrest a 20-year-old Campsie man over a public shooting, and an alleged CCTV image of the suspect on the day of the shooting. Picture supplied

The 20-year-old is the second man to be arrested and charged over the attempted murder. A 19-year-old remains before the courts.

A white scooter was found alight near the gym in Wentworthville by emergency services shortly after the shooting, police said. It was seized by Strike Force Berallier to undergo forensic testing.

Police raided the man's Campsie home at 4am on May 8 and he was placed under arrest.

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He was charged with 10 offences including shooting with intent to murder, discharging a firearm intending to cause grievous bodily harm, firing a firearm in or near public place, possess ammunition without holding a licence/permit/authority and possessing an unauthorised pistol.

He was also charged with disguising his face with intent to commit indictable offence as well as driving without consent of the owner, unlawfully possessing thing resembling number plates and two counts of driving a motor vehicle during a disqualification period.

Strike Force Berallier detectives arrest a 20-year-old Campsie man over a public shooting. Picture supplied
Strike Force Berallier detectives arrest a 20-year-old Campsie man over a public shooting. Picture supplied

He has been refused bail to appear before Bankstown Local Court on May 9.

Investigation under Strike Force Berallier continues, police said.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

Anna Houlahan

Anna Houlahan

Journalist

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