Faalau Pisu’s death referred to Unsolved Homicide Unit

Two warring Comanchero chapters were brawling at a high-ranking Sydney member’s wedding moments before a bikie was fatally shot in a vicious drive-by, for which no one has ever been charged.

Faalau Pisu lost his life in a fatal drive-by shooting outside a Comanchero chapter secretary’s wedding in 2012.

Two warring Comanchero chapters were brawling at a high-ranking Sydney member’s wedding moments before a bikie was fatally shot in a vicious drive-by which left two others injured.

Police do not believe newly minted Comanchero Faalau Pisu, 23, was the target when he lost his life in a hail of bullets outside the Serbian National Defence Club in Canley Vale in the early hours of November 5, 2012.

His death – along with those of three others who were also fatally shot within weeks – have finally been referred to the NSW Police Homicide Squad’s Unsolved Homicide Unit.

Police advocate Tina Xanthos gave an account of the night Mr Pisu died at the NSW Coroners Court last week.

“A verbal altercation started inside the club, and continued outside where a brawl occurred between the East Sydney and Milperra members,” Ms Xanthos said.

Faalau Pisu.

“There were 20 to 30 Comanchero members in attendance – the groom was the Milperra chapter’s secretary.”

Most guests – including the bride and groom – had departed when the fatal shooting unfolded just after midnight.

There was a significant Comanchero presence at Mr Pisu’s funeral in 2012.

A blue Holden ute bearing two unknown people in balaclavas pulled up and a confrontation ensued with Comanchero bikie Alan Marshall.

Three shots were fired from a handgun, striking Mr Marshall’s arm, and grazing a man Jason Brown.

Mr Pisu was shot in the head and died in Liverpool Hospital with unsurvivable injuries.

Det Sgt John Cosgrove spoke about the investigation to date at the inquest.

Faalau Pisu.

Tributes to Mr Pisu left outside the wedding venue.

“Extensive inquiries were made, and there was little or no assistance from the Comanchero or their associates,” Det Sgt Cosgrove said.

He said Mr Brown had verbally recounted the incident but claimed he did not know who shot him.

“Would you agree with the hypothesis that Faalau, despite his death, was not the target?” Ms Xanthos asked.

“There is no evidence to suggest it was a targeted attack on Faalau,” Det Sgt Cosgrove responded.

The funeral of comanchero bikie Faalau Pisu.

The court heard Mr Pisu came from a large Samoan family and was described as a happy, hard working young man who was passionate about boxing and other sports.

“The family’s other children looked up to him,” Ms Xanthos said.

“He did not have any disciplinary or behavioural issues, and was always very respectful.”

Mr Pisu was working as a logistics company storeman when he made the arguably fatal decision to join the Comanchero.

“In August 2012, he indicated he was interested in joining the Comanchero, and he subsequently joined the Milperra chapter,” Ms Xanthos said.

“There is nothing to indicate he had any dispute with members or those outside the club.”

Mr Pisu’s death, along with those of Roy Yaghi and Jamie Grover on August 30 that year, and Bachir Arja on December 18, have now been referred to the Unsolved Homicides Unit.

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