NSW Police arrest 26-year-old man over alleged murder of Taha Sabbagh

A man has been arrested after being found at an airport a month after a man was allegedly shot dead in front of his young son.

A man has been arrested trying to flee the country more than a month after a man was allegedly shot dead in front of his 12-year-old son outside a Sydney gym

Homicide Squad detectives arrested the 26-year-old man on Sunday over the alleged shooting murder 40-year-old Taha Sabbagh on March 2.

Emergency services were called to the carpark of Elite Fight Force gym on Carlingford Street, Sefton, following reports of a shooting about 6.30am.

A man has been arrested trying to flee the country more than a month after Taha Sabbagh was allegedly shot dead. Picture: NSW Police

Mr Sabbagh was in a car with his 12-year-old son when he was fatally shot.

Police will allege at least 10 shots were heard before Mr Sabbagh was found injured by paramedics.

He died at the scene.

His 12-year-old son was sitting in the passenger seat beside him and ran for help once the alleged offenders drove away.

Police revealed in March that the attack was targeted but one theory suggests Mr Sabbagh may not have been the intended target.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested over the alleged murder of Taha Sabbagh. Picture: Instagram

Following extensive inquiries, strike force detectives arrested a 26-year-old man at Sydney International Airport about 3.30pm on Sunday.

He is currently at Surry Hills Police Station, where he is assisting police with their inquiries.

Investigations under Strike Force Pemak are continuing.