The Morning Edition How the latest spate of Sydney shootings ignore 'mob rules'
May 26, 2025
Perry Duffin, a crime reporter for The Age with a focus on Sydney's criminal underworld, discusses the alarming resurgence of gang-related shootings. He reveals the brutal reality of innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire, illustrating the chilling detachment of criminals. Duffin dives into the impacts of notorious crime families, like the Alamuddins, and the unpredictability of gang violence. The conversation sheds light on the evolving nature of organized crime and raises profound concerns about public safety in Sydney.
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Rare Brazen Public Gang Shooting
- In Parramatta, a Toyota Hilux was shot at on a busy road, hitting the front passenger, linked to the Alameddine crime family, and the driver who is a solicitor.
- The shooting was brazen, in a public place with many people around, not typical gangland style which usually avoids civilians.
Alameddine Gang's Long Legacy
- The Alameddine crime family is a large Sydney underworld gang involved heavily in drug supply and violence.
- They continue old grudges and violent methods traced back to earlier gang wars in Sydney involving Brothers for Life and the Hamseys.
Innocent Man Executed At Home
- John Versace, a 23-year-old plumber and apparently innocent, was executed in his driveway by a professional hit squad.
- Police are baffled, as he had no known underworld connections, highlighting alarming innocent victim cases.