Sydney Police Launch Manhunt After Gunman Targets Funeral Venue
Sydney police hunt gunman who opened fire on funeral venue

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A manhunt is ongoing in Sydney following a shooting incident at a venue for the funeral of Lorenzo Lemalu, a leader of the 'Coconut Cartel' killed in Vietnam. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlights escalating gang violence in the city.
- 01Lorenzo Lemalu, leader of the 'Coconut Cartel', was killed last month in Vietnam.
- 02Footage showed a gunman firing an assault rifle at the funeral venue in Sydney's west.
- 03Police found an abandoned car linked to the shooting, which had been set on fire.
- 04No injuries occurred during the shooting, which took place just before Lemalu's funeral.
- 05The incident reflects a rise in gang violence affecting ordinary citizens in Sydney.
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A manhunt is underway in Sydney after a gunman opened fire at a venue designated for the funeral of Lorenzo Lemalu, a prominent underworld figure who was killed in Vietnam. The shooting occurred on Saturday, with video footage showing a man using an assault rifle to target the venue while laughing with an accomplice. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. Police later discovered a car linked to the shooting, which had been abandoned and set ablaze. Lemalu was shot dead last month outside a seafood restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, with two suspects arrested by Vietnamese police. The rising gang violence in Sydney has alarmed residents, with previous incidents, including the mistaken identity kidnapping of an elderly man, highlighting the risks to ordinary citizens. The funeral was held at a prominent mosque in the city on Sunday, amidst these escalating tensions.
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The incident underscores the increasing threat of gang violence in Sydney, affecting public safety.
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