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Teen Charged With Murder in Granville Shooting in Taskforce Falcon's First Homicide Case

The case marks Taskforce Falcon's first murder charge in a crackdown launched after the May Granville ambush.

Overview

  • NSW Police arrested a 19-year-old in Guildford and charged him with murder, attempted murder and multiple gang-related offences tied to the May 25 attack.
  • Dawood Zakaria, 32, was shot while in a Toyota Hilux at Granville traffic lights and later died, while lawyer Sylvan Singh was wounded and two other occupants were uninjured.
  • Police allege shots were fired from a nearby Mercedes as the Hilux turned onto Woodville Road during the early evening attack.
  • Detective Superintendent Jason Box said the teen is alleged to be a principal participant based on actions before, during and after the shooting, and that inquiries continue.
  • The accused was refused bail and is expected to face Parramatta Local Court on Thursday, with police also probing links across recent organised-crime shootings.