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Police probe Glen Alpine targeted shooting tied to cartel feud

9/1/2026

Summary

Police Seek Leads

Acting Superintendent Gretchin Atkins said a man in his 20s was fatally shot during a Glen Alpine home invasion.
The shooting occurred at about 3:40 am on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Police described the incident as a targeted attack.
Police said mistaken-identity motives could not be ruled out.
Police urged anyone with information, including car or person sightings, to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.

Summary

Police Probe Feud

Police say the Guildford shooting reignites the Alameddine-Coconut Cartel feud.
A 28-year-old Alameddine relative was critically wounded after men entered his home.
Assailants fled in a white SUV, the same vehicle used in a prior street fire-bombing.
Coconut Cartel leader Iziah Utai posted on Instagram claiming the botched shooting and sharing Albanian photos.
Acting Superintendent Gretchen Atkins said detectives are reviewing Utai’s posts and probing gang-conflict links.

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Police Seek Leads

Acting Superintendent Gretchin Atkins said a man in his 20s was fatally shot during a Glen Alpine home invasion.
The shooting occurred at about 3:40 am on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Police described the incident as a targeted attack.
Police said mistaken-identity motives could not be ruled out.
Police urged anyone with information, including car or person sightings, to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.

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