Just days after the Police Minister denied organised crime was out of control, a man has been killed in another suspected underworld attack, the third shooting in NSW in a week.
Police are reportedly investigating whether the killing was gangland-related, which would make it the 52nd gangland shooting this year, after the man was shot dead in the car park of the Punchbowl Community Centre on Wednesday, near a primary school and church.
Leader of the Opposition Kellie Sloane said her thoughts were with those affected as police investigated the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
“People across Sydney would understandably be fearful after reports of another suspected underworld shooting, this time in a public car park directly opposite a primary school,” Ms Sloane said.
“This latest killing exposes the gulf between the Minns Labor Government’s reassurances and the violence unfolding on Sydney’s streets.”
“At a time when communities are looking for leadership and reassurance, the Police Minister is nowhere to be seen. She needs to front up and explain how she can continue to claim organised crime is not out of control.”
Shadow Minister for Police Anthony Roberts said communities deserved an honest assessment of the violence occurring across NSW.
“The Police Minister may be on leave, but the violence has not taken a break,” Mr Roberts said.
“People should not have to fear that they or their children could be caught in the crossfire while going about their daily lives.
“Keeping people safe is the most basic responsibility of government, yet Labor repeatedly voted against tougher measures proposed by the NSW Liberals and Nationals before the violence reached this point.”
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