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Former UFC Fighter Suman Mokhtarian Shot Dead in Sydney Daylight Attack

Police classify the killing as a planned attack under active investigation.

Overview

  • Mokhtarian, 33, was fatally shot while walking in a Sydney suburb in the early evening.
  • Witnesses reported gunfire from a red Audi that sped away from the scene.
  • Emergency responders reached the location quickly but could not revive him after a torso wound.
  • Investigators found burned vehicles nearby and are examining whether they are linked to the shooting.
  • The fighter had survived a 2024 attempt on his life and canceled a bout in April 2025 over safety concerns, with no arrests or stated motive so far.