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Police: Targeted car park shooting linked to organised crime

9/9/2026

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Police say a man was shot dead in the Punchbowl Community Centre car park.
Witnesses reported a black ute speeding away from the scene at about 5.50 pm on Wednesday.
Police treat the shooting as a targeted attack linked to organised crime.
Officers expanded the crime scene and urged anyone with information to contact police.
The killing occurred two days after Premier Chris Minns announced new gang-violence measures.

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Police say a man was shot dead in the Punchbowl Community Centre car park.
Witnesses reported a black ute speeding away from the scene at about 5.50 pm on Wednesday.
Police treat the shooting as a targeted attack linked to organised crime.
Officers expanded the crime scene and urged anyone with information to contact police.
The killing occurred two days after Premier Chris Minns announced new gang-violence measures.