Police retract statement after saying arrest made after Australian man shot dead in Bali

Indonesian police have provided an update into their investigation into the death of a Melbourne man who was shot dead in Bali.

Bali police have revealed they are yet to arrest a man wanted after an Australian was shot dead and another seriously injured.

Melbourne man Zivan Radmanovic, 32, was shot dead at a villa at the Badung Regency north of Kuta on Saturday. His wife was in the villa but not physically injured.

Earlier, a Bali police spokesperson told News Corp an arrest had been made in the early hours of Monday, but they later retracted that statement on Monday.

However, police say they know the identity of the suspect.

Police spokesman Senior Commissioner Ariasandy said there had been a miscommunication.

“I need to clarify my statement,” Commissioner Ariasandy said.

“After further communication with the Badung Police Chief, there is yet to (to be) any arrest.

“The team are now still chasing the alleged perpetrator to (an) area outside Bali, but still in Indonesia.

“We have identified the alleged perpetrator. We hope he can be arrested as soon as possible.”

Gourdeas Jazmyn was in the villa with her husband Zivan Radmanovic when the shooting took place. Picture: Facebook

Fellow Melbourne man Sanar Ghanim, 34, was also shot during the attack. An image shows Mr Ghanim being tended to by paramedics while his feet and face are covered in blood.

“I’ve lost my son, I’ve lost my only son,” Brian Radmanovic told the media from his Melbourne home on Sunday.

Relatives of Mr Radmanovic’s have been photographed at the morgue of a Denpasar hospital.

Mr Ghanim was pictured leaving another hospital in a wheelchair on Sunday.

Balinese police quickly released details of the shooting in an attempt to locate two alleged suspects.

Sanar Ghanim, 32, was beaten and shot during the attack. Picture: Supplied

The suspected shooters spoke in strong Australian accents, police said, which witnesses heard as one shouted “I can’t start my bike” before they fled.

Police have collected 17 bullet casings from the scene. Images of the villa show bullet holes in the windows and large blood stains on the floor.

Mr Ghanim has a child with the stepdaughter of slain Melbourne underworld kingpin Carl Williams. There is speculation the attack could be linked to criminal tensions in Melbourne.

Mr Ghanim has a significant criminal history including firearms and violent offences.

Given witness accounts that the alleged attackers spoke with Australian accents, Balinese police quickly confirmed they had alerted authorities at all airports and exit points from the country.

Premeditated murder carries the death penalty in Indonesia. The possibility of the death penalty means Australian Federal Police need approval from the Home Affairs Minister to share information, should an arrest be made.