Hawi murder: Belmore man linked to handgun allegedly found in getaway car garage
A BELMORE man has been charged with firearm possession after he was forensically linked to a handgun allegedly found in a garage used to store a getaway car used in the murder of Mahmoud ‘Mick’ Hawi.
A BELMORE man has been charged with firearm possession after he was forensically linked to a handgun allegedly found in a garage used to store a getaway car used in the murder of former Commanchero boss Mahmoud ‘Mick’ Hawi.
The 31-year-old was arrested at Campsie Police Station about 7.30pm yesterday. He has not been charged in relation to the killing of Mr Hawi.
He was charged with possessing a prohibited pistol and refused bail to appear at Burwood Local Court later today.
Police said just after midday on Thursday, February 15, 2018, emergency services responded after 37-year-old Mahmoud Hawi was shot by a man as he got into his car outside a gym on West Botany St, Rockdale.
Mr Hawi was taken to St George Hospital, where he later died.
The alleged shooter ran from the scene before being driven away by another man in a Mercedes-Benz station wagon, which was later found on fire near Chandler St, Rockdale.
Both men were seen running from the burning vehicle and are alleged to have fled to the Bexley area in a Toyota Aurion, which later recovered in March at Beaconsfield.
The State Crime Command’s Criminal Groups Squad are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting under Strike Force Amirs.
Strike Force Amirs detectives located a firearm during a crime scene warrant at a home at Bexley.
The firearm was seized and underwent forensic and ballistic examination.
Police said investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information in that may assist Strike Force Amirs detectives is urged to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
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