Major update in Canley Heights shooting as dark revelation emerges about man shot dead while sitting in his car
A man who was shot dead while sitting in his car outside his family home in Sydney’s west had links to an Asian crime gang.
Police officers were called to Sutherland Street in Canley Heights, about 31km west of Sydney’s CBD, at 6.50pm on Sunday following reports of gun fire.
Paramedics treated David Khou, 31, for gunshot wounds but he could not be revived and died at the scene.
A short time later, emergency services were called to Bathurst Street, in the neighbouring suburb of Wakeley, after an abandoned car was set on fire.
‘Investigations into the incidents – which are believed to be linked – are underway by officers from Fairfield City Police Area Command, assisted by State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad,’ Police said.
In a press conference on Monday, Detective Acting Superintendent Jason Pietruszka said the shooting was a ‘targeted attack’.
‘This is not a random shooting,’ Mr Pietruszka said.
‘A person unknown has approached from the road, gone up to the driver-side window and has fired a number of shots into the window.’
Paramedics treated David Khou, aged in his 30s, for gunshot wounds but he could not be revived and died at the scene
Police described the shooting as a targeted attack (pictured, police at the scene)
Mr Pietruszka explained Khou exited the car – which was parked outside his family home – after being shot and ran a short distance before collapsing on a neighbour’s front lawn.
Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty confirmed the shooting was an ‘organised crime-related murder’.
Mr Doherty added after extensive inquiries, police identified a second vehicle – a grey Jeep Cherokee – as being involved in the fatal shooting.
He appealed to the public for help in catching the person responsible and urged anyone with information or footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
‘This is a dynamic investigation. It’s unfolding as we speak,’ Mr Doherty said.
‘Police are appealing for any witnesses or people that may have information that may identify who is responsible for the shooting murder.
‘CCTV phone footage, dash cam footage is really important. It’s an ongoing investigation, but we need the assistance of the public to help us.’
On Monday morning, the Jeep Cherokee was seized at an address in Bosley Park and a 33-year-old man was arrested.
The man was taken to Fairfield Police Station and is assisting police with their inquiries.
mergency services were called to Bathurst Street, in the neighbouring suburb of Wakeley, after an abandoned car was set on fire (pictured)
Police believe the shooting and the car fire are linked (pictured, the burnt out car)
Khou’s death is the latest hit in Sydney’s gangland war in escalating violence among Asian crime networks.
Police announced on December 20 it had arrested 33 people over the past six months as part of a covert task force established to target Asian crime syndicates.
More to come…
