Fatal Shooting in Surry Hills Linked to Burning Porsche

On Friday evening, a man believed to be in his 30s was shot dead in a targeted attack at a BP service station on Baptist Street. The Surry Hills shooting, which occurred around 7:45 PM, has prompted an extensive investigation by NSW Police.

Targeted Attack with Organised Crime Links

South Sydney Police Area Command Superintendent Andrew Garner confirmed the victim was known to police and had connections to organised crime entities. The man was sitting alone in his vehicle at the service station when he was shot multiple times in the upper torso.

After being wounded, the victim managed to exit his vehicle and walk a short distance down Cleveland Street before collapsing. Despite immediate medical attention from NSW Ambulance paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Potential Connection to Car Fire

A significant development in the investigation is the discovery of a burning Porsche in the nearby suburb of Kensington, which occurred shortly after the shooting. Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the vehicle fire on Kensington Road, and police are exploring potential links between the two incidents.

Police Response and Investigation

Authorities have established a crime scene, closing Cleveland Street between South Dowling and Elizabeth Street. Detectives from South Sydney Police Area Command, supported by the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, are actively investigating the murder.

Superintendent Garner described the shooting as an “outrageous incident” that demonstrated a “high level of reckless indifference to the public.” He emphasised the targeted nature of the attack and assured the community that there is no broader threat.

Ongoing Investigation and Public Appeal

Police are currently working to:

Determine the number of shooters involved
Locate the weapon used in the attack
Understand the origins and movement of the burned Porsche

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

Published 22-November-2024