POLICE charged 42-year-old, Tarek Zahed, with murder and kidnap in company with intent to commit serious indictable offence (special aggravated kidnap) over the alleged murder of Youssef Assoum in Bankstown eight years ago.
Mr Zahed survived an attempt on his life in May in which his brother was killed when they were sprayed with bullets in an Auburn gym.
Mr Assoum, 29, was found suffering a gunshot wound to his thigh and several lacerations to his head in Bankstown about 12.15am on Thursday, December 11, 2014.
An off-duty doctor rendered assistance before paramedics arrived and rushed him to hospital in a critical condition, where he later died.
Homicide Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty, says the high-ranking outlaw motorcycle gang member is one of several Taskforce Erebus targets allegedly linked to serious crime.
“We will be alleging this person is responsible for the killing of Mr Assoum in 2014 and that his senior position in the Comanchero OMCG links him to a number of other matters relevant to police,” Det Supt Doherty said.
“A significant number of investigators and analysts are examining an array of persons and crimes and any connections they may have to current criminal conflicts.”
Anyone with information about serious organised crime, should contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
Information is treated in strict confidence.
Warning to suspects
THE dramatic arrest of man in Edgecliff over the alleged murder of Youssef Assoum in Bankstown eight years ago, is “a blunt warning to those involved; police are watching you closely and will abruptly end your lavish lifestyle when you least expect it”.