Teen charged over mistaken identity murder in Sydney
By The BriefBrief
Police have charged an 18-year-old man over his alleged involvement in a mistaken-identity underworld attack last week that left tradie Joshua Macdonald dead. NSW Police allege the teenager carried out drone surveillance during the fatal shooting in Merrylands West and is due to appear in a bail court on Saturday.
WHO:NSW Police
WHAT:Charged an 18-year-old man over alleged drone surveillance in a mistaken-identity underworld shooting that killed Joshua Macdonald.
WHEN:Reported Sep 11, 2026 at 6:49 PM ET
WHERE:Merrylands West, New South Wales, Australia
WHY:The charge relates to the alleged drone surveillance provided during the fatal shooting of Joshua Macdonald in a mistaken-identity underworld attack.
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