Tag: gun crime
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Alleged Gunman Charged in ‘Mistaken Identity’ Murder of Sydney Plumber
Overview of the Case Detectives in Sydney have charged the alleged gunman in the murder of John Versace, a 23-year-old plumber fatally shot outside his family home in Condell Park on May 1. Authorities say the shooting appears to have been a case of mistaken identity, with the accused allegedly targeting someone else prior to…
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Judge Branded ‘B***end’ by Court Outburst as 21-Year Jail Term Is Imposed on Rice Lane Drug Ring Member
Overview of the Case A dramatic moment unfolded in court when a defendant shouted at the judge and was told to leave, during a sentencing that saw a man sentenced to 21 years in prison. The repercussions of the case extend beyond the courtroom walls, highlighting the ongoing battle against organized drug crime and weapon…
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Croydon Park shooting: NSW Police probe motive investigation
Overview of the Croydon Park shooting scene Authorities continue to piece together what happened on Sunday night when a gunman fired indiscriminately in Croydon Park, a multicultural suburb in Sydney’s inner west. Police say the suspect unleashed a barrage of bullets from a unit above a Georges River Road business, striking vehicles, a bus shelter,…
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Maynooth researchers uncover electrochemical method to recover fingerprints from fired bullets
The breakthrough that could change how we gather evidence A team of chemists at Maynooth University has announced a novel forensic approach that could finally help investigators recover fingerprints from fired ammunition. Led by Dr Eithne Dempsey and supported by PhD student Dr Colm McKeever, the research proposes a practical way to visualise fingerprint ridges…