Shooting Elizabeth Hills, Sydney: Man is killed in suspected gangland hit
Man is shot dead in ‘gangland hit’ execution style as two nearby cars are set on fire
- Man in his 20s shot to death execution style
- Two cars were on fire nearby
A man has been shot dead in a suspected gangland murder on a quiet suburban street.
Police were called to Hertfordshire St in Elizabeth Hills, southwest Sydney, just before 4pm Monday, where they found a man, believed to be in his 20s, with multiple gunshot wounds.
Although first responders treated the man, he died at the scene after being shot in the head execution-style.
Two abandoned vehicles were also discovered ablaze nearby – a tactic that has become a hallmark of organized crime hitmen in Australia.
A man has been shot dead in a suspected gangland murder around 4pm on Hertfordshire St in Elizabeth Hills (pictured, police on scene)
One of the cars, an SUV, was found on Bough St in Green Valley, while a sedan was discovered on fire in Bonnyrigg Heights.
“Emergency services were called to Hertfordshire Street, Elizabeth Hills at around 4pm today (Monday 22 May 2023) regarding reports of shots fired,” NSW Police said.
On arrival, officers from Liverpool City Police Area Command found a man sitting in a car with gunshot wounds.
The man, believed to be in his 20s, was treated by first responders but died at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head
Police also discovered a car on Bough St in Green Valley set on fire (pictured) – a tactic that has become a hallmark of organized crime hitmen in Australia
Despite the best efforts of first responders, the man died on the spot.
He has not been formally identified but is believed to be in his 20s.
“A crime scene has been identified and the circumstances of the incident are under investigation.”
Detectives have yet to confirm whether the two burning cars and the murder are connected.
More to come.
A second car, a sedan, was also on fire nearby (pictured)