Teen drone operator charged with murder over alleged role in deadly shooting
Police say forensic examination of a drone “allegedly uncovered evidence to suggest involvement” in the fatal shooting of Joshua Macdonald in Merrylands West.
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“A drone was seized and forensically examined by detectives, who allegedly uncovered evidence to suggest involvement in the fatal shooting in Merrylands,” NSW Police said in a statement on Saturday morning.
The 18-year-old man has been charged with murder and participating in a criminal group to contribute to criminal activity. He was refused police bail and is due to face court on Saturday.
The 19-year-old man has been charged with participating in a criminal group to contribute to criminal activity and driving a motor vehicle while his licence was suspended. He was refused police bail and faced Liverpool Local Court on Friday, where he was granted conditional bail and will return to court on September 24.
Homicide Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Joe Doueihi is due to hold a press conference later on Saturday morning in relation to the arrests.
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Teen drone operator charged with murder over alleged role in deadly shooting
Police say forensic examination of a drone “allegedly uncovered evidence to suggest involvement” in the fatal shooting of Joshua Macdonald in Merrylands West.
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3 days ago · Henry BelotTeen drone operator charged with murder over alleged role in deadly shooting
Police say forensic examination of a drone “allegedly uncovered evidence to suggest involvement” in the fatal shooting of Joshua Macdonald in Merrylands West.
3 days ago · Sarah McPheeAlleged teen drone operator charged with murder
A teenager who allegedly operated a drone during the shooting of an innocent Sydney man has been charged with murder.
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