- Two people shot multiple times
- One man died at the scene
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A man with links to a street gang who arrived back in Australia days ago has been identified among those shot outside a busy Sydney pub, which left his mate dead.
Up to 15 gunshots rang outside The Harold at Forest Lodge, in the city’s inner-west, about 6.35pm on Sunday.
Two men were shot multiple times before the gunmen fled the scene.
Maradona Yalda, 31, was initially rushed to hospital in a critical condition, which has since been downgraded as stable.
His friend Gilbert Shino, 39, died at the scene.
Police sources have told the Daily Telegraph that Mr Yalda flew back into Australia four days ago, despite knowing there was a contract on his head.
Mr Yalda is understood to have links with an Assyrian street gang called DLASTHR, along with former Comanchero bikie Andre Kallita.
There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by Mr Yalda.
Two men were shot after a gunman opened fire outside a pub in Sydney’s inner-west
Gilbert Shino, 39, was shot outside The Harold at Forest Lodge shortly after 6.30pm on Sunday night. His friend Maradona Yalda, 31, survived the shooting
The gunmen remain on the run on Monday.
The gastropub was packed with patrons enjoying dinner at the time.
Staff locked the entrance as people sheltered under tables as dozens of shots were fired outside.
A man standing near the victim could be heard on the phone shouting, ‘he’s my best friend’.
A car parked outside the venue, which opened in 1880, on Ross Street was hit by several bullets.
Police evacuated the pub when it was safe to do so following the shooting.
Local residents were reportedly told to stay inside their homes and wait for officers to take statements.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing several assailants flee the scene on foot following the shooting
A crime scene has been established and Leichhardt detectives have commenced an investigation into the incident.
State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad is providing assistance with the investigation.
