Five Dock murder victim farewelled by thousands | sallyrawsthorne
Five Dock shooting victim John Odisho was tearfully farewelled by thousands in the Assyrian community at Middle Grange's Saint Zaia Cathedral on Tuesday.
Mr Odisho, 25, and a male relative were inside their Five Dock apartment in the early hours of last Tuesday whenFacebookFriends of Mr Odisho broke from the Assyrian tradition of wearing all black to funerals to wear football jerseys in a tribute to the keen soccer player's favourite team, Arsenal.The other man inside the East Street apartment was shot in the arm, and has since been released from hospital.checked himself into Auburn Hospital with a gunshot wound to his stomach.
He was kept under police guard, and on Thursday last week charged with murder and shoot at with intent to murder. Mr Coskun faced Parramatta Bail Court from his hospital bed, where he did not apply for bail which was formally refused. He was later discharged from hospital into police custody on Friday.on the condition of anonymity.Thousands crowded into the courtyard of the Cathedral after Mr Odisho's morning funeral, with a motorcycle escort accompanying the flower-covered hearse as it left.
Police continue to look for a second man captured on CCTV running from the East Street building immediately following the 3.45am call to emergency services.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Man charged with murder over Five Dock shooting after going to hospitalA Yagoona man has appeared before Parramatta Local Court from his hospital bedside, charged with the murder of Five Dock man John Odisho | sallyrawsthorne
Read more »
'Forever an Eagle': Five Dock shooting victim mournedThe family of a 25-year-old man shot in his Five Dock apartment have turned off his life support, as detectives continue to hunt his alleged killer.
Read more »
From Malaysian prime minister to a courtroom dock, how Najib Razak fell from graceAs the first of multiple corruption trials facing former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak gets underway, SBS News examines the Australian links to one of the biggest political corruption scandals in history.
Read more »
Uber introduces five-star safety ratings for all carsAll new vehicles signed up for the Uber ride share app will need to have a five-star safety rating from October, according to an email sent to drivers.
Read more »
Five tips for how to look at art and do galleries like a proGoing to an art gallery can be overwhelming and exhausting for your body and mind, but this expert advice will help you get the most out of the experience.
Read more »
Budget: $2000 incentives to create 80,000 apprenticeships over five yearsAspiring bakers and bricklayers are being offered $2000 to take up a trade, as the federal government promises to create an extra 80,000 apprenticeships over five years. 9News
Read more »
We asked five experts: Should we nap during the day?The Conversation has asked five experts if we should nap during the day.
Read more »
After five years, one of Sydney's longest running protests packs upIt started as a few plastic chairs under an umbrella to save the 'heritage and history' of Windsor Bridge, but after five years and 40,000 signatures, it was time to bring it to an end.
Read more »
Melbourne vegan protesters face up to five years jail timeVegan activists who blocked a busy Melbourne city intersection could face jail time after being charged with obstructing police.
Read more »
Athens police charge Bulgarian man with murder of Sydney gangster John MacrisThe alleged killer had been hiding in an Athens safe house for five months since John Macris was shot dead outside his Athens home.
Read more »