20 bullet casings, car torched, two charged after barber shop shooting in Mt Druitt
CCTV has captured two allegedly armed and masked teens emerging from a car moments before a barber shop was hit with a hail of bullets in what cops believe was a ‘message’ | WATCH
Police & Courts
Don't miss out on the headlines from Police & Courts. Followed categories will be added to My News.
Shocking security footage shows the moment two allegedly armed, masked teens emerged from a car before a volley of bullets was unleashed at a nearby barber shop.
Police believe two teenagers, who they will allege shot at the shop and led them on a wild chase before crashing into a parked car, were sending “a message” on behalf of someone else.
The CCTV footage shows a sedan reversing into Cleeve Close in Mount Druitt about 1.52am Thursday, before two masked people emerge from carrying what appear to be weapons.
The duo is seen walking in the direction of the barber shop, one with a large firearm.
Not long later, the duo is seen running back to the car and speeding away.
A hail of bullets was fired at Universal Barber shop in Mount Druitt about 2.30am, where a large crime scene remains as forensic officers trawl over more than 40 pieces of evidence, among the items is believed to be 20 bullet casings.
The discovery of the crime scene came after a police pursuit and car fire in nearby areas.
Just after 2am police were patrolling the Rooty Hill area when they attempted to stop a vehicle on Willis Street.
When the driver failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.
A short time later, the vehicle crashed into a parked car on Willis Street.
The driver and passenger, both 17-year-old boys, were uninjured and arrested on scene.
Police laid charges hours after arresting the two teenagers.
The alleged driver has been charged with firing firearm at other than dwelling disregarding safety, damaging property by fire or explosion, possessing an unauthorised pistol, and taking and driving conveyance without consent of owner.
He was also charged with driving recklessly during a police pursuit, unlawfully possessing thing which resembles a number plate, and face blackened or disguised with intent to commit an indictable offence.
The alleged passenger has been charged with firing a firearm at other than dwelling disregarding safety, damaging property by fire or explosion, possessing unregistered firearm in public place, be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner and face blackened or disguised with intent to commit an indictable offence.
They were both refused bail to appear before a children’s court on Thursday.
During a search of the car, police found two balaclavas, a Jerry can of fuel and two firearms.
A few minutes later residents reported a car had been found engulfed in flames in nearby Football Drive, Bungarribee.
Fire and Rescue extinguished the blaze
A crime scene was established, and an investigation commenced into the incident.
Then, about 2.20am, police were called to the scene of the shooting.
On arrival, officers located several bullet holes in the window of the barber shop.
Mount Druitt Police Commander Detective Superintendent Darrin Batchelor told media it was “more than likely” the two teenagers had received instructions from other people.
He added said the timing of the shooting, indicated a “message” was sent to the barber shop owners.
It is understood the two kids were known to police in southwest Sydney for non-serious matters.
Supt Batchelor said the boys came to police attention due to the “manner” the Toyota Camry, which had been stolen, was driving in.
He said it will be alleged all three incidents are connected, but said motives were unknown at this stage.
He added members of the public should be aware that police are always out patrolling, no matter the time of day.
Eco-friendly CEO crashes $500k Ferrari into harbourside house
The co-founder of a ‘planet first’ eco-friendly packaging company sensationally crashed his $500,000 Ferrari into a wall in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Read more
Accelerant used in Synagogue attack, police on the hunt for two
The NSW Police counter terrorism unit is leading a probe into vandalism across two Sydney synagogues, which has been deemed a “serious escalation” of anti-Semitic crime.
Read more