Criminal Groups Squad detectives have taken carriage of an investigation into a public place shooting where two men were injured in Sydney’s Inner West last week under Strike Force Orsino.
About 1.50pm on Friday 7 July 2023, emergency services were called to a business on Marrickville Road in Marrickville, after reports two men – aged 20 and 33 – had been shot.
Both men were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital; with one man suffering serious injuries.
A short time later, emergency services responded to two burnt-out vehicles located in Marrickville and Dulwich Hill, which are currently being treated as linked.
Crime scenes were established at all three locations, which have been forensically examined by specialist officers.
Officers attached to Inner West Police Area Command commenced initial inquiries before State Crime Command’s Criminal Groups Squad took carriage of the investigation under Strike Force Orsino.
Between Saturday 8 July 2023 and Sunday 9 July 2023, strike force detectives – with assistance from Raptor Squad officers – interacted with over 25 alleged OMCG associates as part of their ongoing inquiries.
Those associates were targeted in suburbs across Sydney – including the CBD, Wollongong, and Katoomba.
Detective Acting Superintendent Glyn Baker, Commander of Criminal Groups Squad, said officers will continue to focus on alleged OMCG associates as the investigation continues.
“Whether through vehicle stops, door knocks, or compliance checks – our best detectives are on this case, relentlessly pursuing leads to find those responsible,” Det A/Supt Baker said.
“We are working closely with Raptor Squad to ensure that while inquiries are being made, OMCG associates continue to feel the insistent pressure from police.
“As our investigation continues, we are urging anyone who many have any information to contact police.”
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
