Gangland Shooting and Car Fire Rock Sydney's Western Suburbs

A shooting incident occurred in Parramatta, Western Sydney, on May 26, 2025, injuring gangland associate Dawood Zakaria and lawyer Sylvan Singh. Zakaria, known for his ties to the Alameddine crime family, sustained a gunshot wound to the head. Singh was shot in the arm and leg. Two other occupants escaped unharmed. Police are investigating whether this incident is related to a car fire reported shortly afterward in Merrylands West. The gunman remains at large. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing gang-related violence in Sydney. "Police haven't confirmed if the two incidents are linked," stated a 7NEWS Australia reporter. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected.