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Gunfire Mistakenly Targets Funeral Venue, Police Respond

6/7/2026

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Gunman Opens Fire

A gunman mistakenly opened fire at the venue originally advertised for Lorenzo Lemalu’s funeral, endangering mourners.
Police responded to reports of gunfire at Diamond Venues in Punchbowl around 2:30 pm, when a car fired shots into building.
The funeral was relocated to Lakemba Mosque, attended by a crowd while officers patrolled streets.
Lemalu’s May 21 death could spark attacks between Coconut Cartel and Alameddine crime family, police said.

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Police Arrest Cartel

Police announced the arrest of alleged Coconut Cartel onshore leader Henry Kupa, linking it to the recent Punchbowl crackdown.
A gunman opened fire at Diamond Venues in Punchbowl where Lorenzo Lemalu’s wake had been planned, endangering mourners.
Mourners gathered at Lakemba Mosque before the body was taken to Leppington, under police presence.
Detectives deployed police, with Commissioner Scott Cook stating investigators now match organised crime groups.

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Gunman Opens Fire

A gunman mistakenly opened fire at the venue originally advertised for Lorenzo Lemalu’s funeral, endangering mourners.
Police responded to reports of gunfire at Diamond Venues in Punchbowl around 2:30 pm, when a car fired shots into building.
The funeral was relocated to Lakemba Mosque, attended by a crowd while officers patrolled streets.
Lemalu’s May 21 death could spark attacks between Coconut Cartel and Alameddine crime family, police said.

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