Sam Abdulrahim shooting: Gunman’s KFC bin hide-out after violent act

CCTV footage has been released of a gunman’s bizarre final act following the shooting of former Mongols bikie Sam Abdulrahim.

Footage has been released of a gunman’s final act following the shooting of former Mongols bikie Sam Abdulrahim in Melbourne.

The CCTV footage captures the gunman climbing into a KFC bin on Sydney Rd in Fawkner in an attempt to hide.

Sam Abdulrahim, 36, also known as “The Punisher”, was shot eight times at his cousin’s funeral in broad daylight on June 25.

Mr Abdulrahim was driving his luxury Mercedes during a funeral procession along Box Forest Rd in Fawkner when a gunman pulled up in a Mazda and shot him multiple times in the chest.

Police have released new CCTV footage of an armed gunman who attempted to hide in a KFC bin following the shooting of Sam Abdulrahim. Picture: Supplied.

In an attempt to get help, Mr Abdulrahim drove himself to the Fawkner police station before being rushed to the Royal Melbourne hospital with critical injuries.

The two men who were occupants of the Mazda fled the scene before crashing into a pole and fire hydrant near Sydney Rd.

The offenders escaped their crashed vehicle, with one attempting to hide in a KFC bin, while the second man carjacked a Ford Territory wagon from a mother and her child.

Professional boxer Sam ‘The Punisher’ Abdulramin was shot eight times. Picture: Instagram

Mr Abdulramin was at a funeral when he was shot. Picture: Instagram

“Next thing I know my door’s being pulled open and there's a gun in my face,” the woman said.

The carjacker drove 13km to Epping, where he was captured on CCTV footage walking the streets.

The stolen car was later found by police on Brunswick Drive.

Upon fleeing the scene, the shooter’s vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant and pole. Picture: Supplied/Nine News.

The pair’s alleged getaway car was found alight in a suburb nearby a short time later.

Just 10 days prior to the attack, one of the offenders was captured on CCTV footage buying two petrol cans that were found in the Mazda from Bunnings.

Police allege the cans were planned to be used to destroy the vehicle after the shooting.

The getaway car was captured in flames following the shooting. Picture: Supplied/Nine News.

On Wednesday, police released images of the two men who were described as Middle Eastern in appearance, with medium builds and between the ages of 18-20.

One of the men police believe can help with their inquiries. Picture: VicPol

Police believe the shooting was a targeted attack. Picture: VicPol

In the days after the incident, former bikie boss Toby Mitchell and fellow bikie associates visited Mr Abdulrahim in hospital.

Police believe the shooting was a planned and targeted attack.

Originally published as Sam Abdulrahim shooting: Gunman’s KFC bin hide-out after violent act