Boxer shot and killed in car park on High Street in Preston on Tuesday morning in what police believe was a targeted attackFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHigh-profile gangland figure Suleiman “the Punisher” Abdulrahim has been shot and killed.He was shot in the underground car park of the Quest serviced apartments building on High Street in Preston in Melbourne’s inner-north about 10.30am on Tuesday, police say.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…Boxer shot and killed in car park on High Street in Preston on Tuesday morning in what police believe was a targeted attackFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHigh-profile gangland figure Suleiman “the Punisher” Abdulrahim has been shot and killed.He was shot in the underground car park of the Quest serviced apartments building on High Street in Preston in Melbourne’s inner-north about 10.30am on Tuesday, police say.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
High-profile gangland figure Sam “the Punisher” Abdulrahim has reportedly been shot and killed.
A man was shot in a car park on High Street in Preston in Melbourne’s inner-north about 10.30am on Monday, police say.
He died at the scene.
Homicide squad detectives are investigating and have not confirmed the man’s identity but say they believe it was targeted.
Multiple media outlets are reporting that the shooting victim is Abdulrahim and that he had multiple bounties on his life.
Victoria Police cordoned off the area and a crime scene is in place.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam/CCTV footage, or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Abdulrahim, a professional boxer and former Mongols bikie, survived a shooting in suburban Melbourne in May last year, which came two years after a murderattempt outside a cemetery.
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