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Second Man Charged With Murder in Blacktown Daylight Shooting

The 25-year-old was charged after his hospital discharge following a short police pursuit that ended in a crash.

Overview

  • NSW Police say the 25-year-old was charged with murder and related offences including using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention, being carried in a conveyance without consent, hindering police, and breach of bail.
  • He was refused bail and is scheduled to appear at Blacktown Local Court on Monday.
  • An 18-year-old co-accused was earlier charged with murder and vehicle offences and remains remanded in custody.
  • Police allege the pair fled in a black Mazda ute after the shooting, prompting a five-minute pursuit that ended with a crash on Kildare Road before both were arrested nearby.
  • The victim, 28-year-old Mal Seve, died at the scene on Carinya Street despite paramedic treatment, and police forensics photographed a handgun near the crash site as investigations continue.