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Two facing charges over crash, shooting

A SECOND person has been charged over an alleged crash and shooting in Lidcombe last week.

Just before 4.30pm on Sunday, November 20, two men were involved in an altercation on Gallipoli Street at Lidcombe, during which it’s alleged one of the men fired a number of shots towards the other and his vehicle.
Both vehicles left the area, however, a short time later were involved in a crash in Homebush, which allegedly led to another fight between the pair.
The following day an 18-year-old man was charged with four offences including discharge firearm – intend cause grievous bodily harm, fire firearm in or near public place, acquire prohibited firearm – subject of a prohibition order, and passenger not disclose driver/other passengers’ identity.
Police will allege in court that the man, who was the driver of the hatchback, discharged a firearm toward the occupants of the ute while in Gallipoli Street.
Following further inquiries, a 30-year-old man was charged last Friday with predatory driving, affray, and fail to exchange particulars.
A Toyota Hilux, seized by police at a business in Peakhurst, is undergoing forensic examination.