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Boy, 12, Shot Dead: Man Charged with Murder
14 Oct
Summary
- A 19-year-old man faces a murder charge for a 12-year-old boy's death.
- The boy was shot in the face and neck on September 21, 2026.
- The suspect was arrested at Silverwater correctional facility.
A 19-year-old man was arrested at Silverwater correctional facility on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and charged with murder. The charge relates to the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Sydney's north on September 21, 2026. Police responded to reports of a shooting at a unit on Fairway Drive, Norwest, finding the boy with severe gunshot wounds to his face and neck.
Paramedics treated the boy at the scene before he was transported to the hospital in critical condition. He tragically died from his injuries on September 24, 2026, with the investigation subsequently taken over by the state's homicide team. Investigators noted that individuals inside the unit at the time of the incident were known to police and their potential links to organized crime were being considered.
Friends and family have expressed their grief, remembering the boy as a member of Sydney's Maronite community. The accused, who was 18 at the time of the shooting, is expected to appear in court. Nine other individuals present in the home during the incident were unharmed.
