Overview
- Police say the 28-year-old victim suffered wounds to the neck, chest and leg on Carinya Street and died despite paramedic treatment.
- Officers pursued a black Mazda ute seen leaving the area; it crashed on Kildare Road and two men, aged 25 and 18, were arrested.
- The 18-year-old was charged with murder and refused bail, while the 25-year-old remains in hospital under police guard with minor injuries.
- Detectives say the victim and both arrested men are known to police, and the homicide squad is assisting Blacktown investigators.
- In parallel inquiries, Strike Force Lamm has charged several others over alleged planned shootings, seized suspected ‘kill cars’ and firearms, and continues to appeal for information.