Police divers have been brought in to assist the investigation into a public place shooting in Auburn last year.
Strike Force Martorell was established by officers attached to Auburn Police Area Command after shots were fired into a home and a vehicle (driven by Khoder HAMDAN) on Chisholm Road, about 3pm Wednesday 23 October 2024.
Following a public appeal on Tuesday 6 May 2025, Strike Force Martorell detectives received information which led investigators to conduct a search of Heiden Park and Prospect Creek, Carramar.
As a result of this appeal, police re-attended the creek to search for items believed to be used in connection with the offence.
At 9am on Thursday 8 May 2025, investigators attended Heiden Park in Fairfield, supported, by SouthWest Metropolitan Operations Support Group, and Marine Area Command's Diving Unit. During the search, police seized a pair of burnt Adidas pants, that will be subject of a forensic examination & an encrypted mobile phone.
As investigations continue, police are seeking to identify two male occupants of a Ford Ranger Raptor ute, last seen in the vicinity of Heiden Park and Prospect Creek, about 3.20pm on Wednesday 23 October 2024.
The Ford utility is further described as a black 2022 special edition PX3, with distinctive red stripes on the side and bonnet, an aftermarket roller shutter on the tray, and green P plates attached to the front and rear.
It is believed the vehicle was used in the delivery of a Mazda CX-3 SUV that day, staged for the purpose of getting away.
Police would like to speak with the men, who may be able to assist police with inquiries.
Anyone with information into the incident or dashcam footage is urged to contact Auburn police 02 9646 8710 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Auburn Police or 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.
