The Herald's View: Plague of violence: Sydney’s gangland attacks must be stopped
The targeted shooting of two women on a suburban street on Saturday evening is a troubling development for Sydney and the state.
raise disturbing questions about the nature of criminal behaviour in Sydney and the capacity of police to ensure public safety. A 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl were also in the car during the attack, but were not injured. The group was apparently leaving for a night out when a vehicle pulled up beside them and a shooter fired about eight times at them.
“There used to be an unwritten rule in the criminal element that you don’t touch family and women,” he said. “I think that rule of engagement and rule book has been thrown out the window. They just don’t care any more.
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