Tragedy Strikes: 11-Year-Old Boy Dies After Shooting in Sydney's North-West
An 11-year-old boy has died after being shot in the face and neck at a Norwest unit in Sydney's north-west on Monday. Police are investigating links to organised crime and have charged 18-year-old Isaac Bechara with concealing a serious indictable offence.
A devastating incident in Sydney's north-west has claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy, who died on Thursday after being shot in the face and neck at a Norwest unit on Monday.
The boy was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital in a critical condition after police were called to the scene at about 5 pm on Monday. NSW Police confirmed he died around 8 pm on Thursday.
Five other people were in the unit on Monday but were not injured. Police arrested three 18-year-olds, but two were later released pending further inquiries. Isaac Bechara, 18, has been charged with concealing a serious indictable offence and remains before the courts. He was formally refused bail at a hearing on Tuesday, and the matter has been adjourned until next month.
A 43-year-old woman was also present, while police have not located the fifth person. When asked about their underworld links on Tuesday, Superintendent Naomi Moore said police had "engaged" with the young boy's family before.
"A number of individuals that were inside the unit at the time are well known to NSW Police and their association with organised crime is being considered by investigators," she said.
Superintendent Moore also revealed that some of those present at the home were "not co-operating with investigators", and police had not yet recovered the firearm.
A resident at the unit block reported seeing police searching a nearby park and creek after the shooting. The investigation is continuing.
Premier Chris Minns described the incident as an "incredibly distressing situation" and a "tragic reminder of how dangerous guns are, often the people who are the victims of guns are innocent people."