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Alleged Gunman Arrested in Execution-Style Killing of Sydney Tradie
11 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Alleged gunman Blaze Collins, 21, arrested for murder of John Versace
- Versace, 23, ambushed and fatally shot in driveway of family home
- Taskforce Falcon set up to tackle Sydney's gangland violence
On November 11, 2025, police in Sydney have arrested the alleged gunman responsible for the execution-style killing of 23-year-old tradie John Versace. Versace was ambushed and fatally shot several times at close range in the driveway of his family home in Condell Park on May 19 of this year.
The arrest of 21-year-old Blaze Collins comes just days after two other men were also charged over Versace's murder, which is suspected to be a case of mistaken identity. Taskforce Falcon, a specialized police unit set up to clamp down on Sydney's recent surge in gangland violence, led the investigation that culminated in Collins' apprehension.
"Following further inquiries, about 9am today (Tuesday 11 November 2025) detectives attended a location in Silverwater where they charged a 21-year-old man with murder," NSW Police said in a statement. The tragic incident has shaken the local community, and the ongoing investigation by Taskforce Falcon aims to bring all those responsible to justice and curb the city's escalating gangland activity.
