Gunman hid in fast-food bin after Fawkner shooting of Sam Abdulrahim
Security cameras caught a gunman trying to hide in a restaurant bin after fleeing from the Fawkner cemetery where he shot former Mongols bikie Sam Abdulrahim.
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A gunman who ambushed Melbourne organised crime figure Sam Abdulrahim at his cousin’s funeral later tried to hide in a fast-food restaurant bin.
Investigators have released CCTV of two men who earlier bought petrol to destroy a getaway car they were to use in the bungled hit on Abdulrahim, at Fawkner on June 25.
Investigators from the armed crime squad hope the images will yield new clues on the attack on Abdulrahim, who was lucky to survive after being hit eight times as he left the funeral at Fawkner Cemetery.
The shooters fled the scene in a Mazda SUV while the 36-year-old victim was driven to Fawkner police station in his Mercedes-Benz, before being transferred to hospital in a critical condition.
The would-be killers minutes later ploughed the Mazda into a fire hydrant and pole on Box Forest Rd, near Sydney Rd.
One of the fleeing men tried to hide in a bin at the back of a fast food restaurant on Sydney Rd.
A second man from the Mazda carjacked a Ford Territory wagon from a family travelling nearby before driving it to Brunswick Drive in Epping at about 10pm.
He was then caught on CCTV in the street.
Investigators have today publicly released images of the two men and a vehicle.
The suspects are described as being of Middle-eastern appearance, medium build, and aged between 18 and 20.
One of the pair is believed to have visited an Epping hardware store on June 15, where he bought two petrol cans which were found in the crashed Mazda SUV.
Police believe the petrol cans were bought in preparation to destroy the car after the shooting.
Investigators believe the shooting was a targeted attack.
Detective Insp. Mark Hatt from the armed crime squad said police understood the public’s concern over serious crime.
“Rest assured, the indiscriminate use of illicit firearms remains a key focus for Victoria Police,” Insp Hatt said.
“We are committed to targeting those involved in this type of offending and holding them to account.”
Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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