Major update in Canley Heights shooting as dark revelation emerges about man shot dead while sitting in his car
A man shot dead in his car in Sydney’s west had links to an Asian crime gang.
Police officers were called to Sutherland Street in Canley Heights, about 31km west of Sydney’s CBD, at 6.50pm on Sunday after reports of gunfire.
Paramedics treated David Khou, in his 30s, for gunshot wounds but he could not be revived and died at the scene.
Paramedics treated David Khou, in his 30s, for gunshot wounds but he could not be revived and died at the scene.
A short time later, emergency services were called to Bathurst Street, in the neighboring suburb of Wakeley, after an abandoned car was set on fire.
“The incidents – which are believed to be linked – are being investigated by officers from the Fairfield City Police Area Command, assisted by the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad,” police said.
Mr Khou’s death is believed to be the latest blow in Sydney’s gangland war, with violence between Asian crime networks escalating.
More to come…