Gangland boss Fadi Haddara shot in Melbourne's inner west
Consensus Summary
Gangland boss Fadi Haddara, a 48-year-old man and head of the Haddara crime family, was shot on Marigold Avenue in Altona North late this evening. Both ABC and THEAGE confirm the incident occurred in Melbourne’s inner west, with Haddara linked to Victoria’s illicit tobacco trade and long-standing rivalry with Kazem Hamad’s 313 gang. ABC notes Haddara dropped out of school in year 11 and previously faced charges last year, while THEAGE details his recent surrender of the tobacco market in early 2024 and mentions his stable condition at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. THEAGE also highlights recent attacks on Haddara-linked properties in March, including a torching and a drive-by shooting, as well as Hamad’s arrest in Iraq in January. Contradictions exist regarding the exact circumstances of the shooting and Haddara’s current condition.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Fadi Haddara, a 48-year-old man, was shot on Marigold Avenue late this evening
- The shooting occurred in Altona North
- Haddara is the head of the Haddara crime family
- Haddara was involved in Victoria’s illicit tobacco trade
- Haddara’s brother, Mohammed Haddara, was killed in a drive-by shooting in 2009
- The Haddara clan has been rivals of Kazem Hamad and his 313 gang
- The Haddaras surrendered their stake in the illicit tobacco market in early 2024
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Haddara dropped out of school in year 11 and worked in security before becoming a figure in Australian kickboxing
- Police dropped multiple gun possession and handling stolen goods charges against Haddara last year
- Mohammed Haddara was killed in a drive-by shooting on Fifth Avenue in 2009
- Haddara was shot while parked in a car in his driveway on Marigold Avenue near Millers Road
- Haddara is receiving treatment at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and is believed to be in a stable condition
- The Haddaras surrendered their stake in the illicit tobacco market following a firebombing and shooting campaign by Hamad in 2023-2024
- Haddara’s arrest in Iraq occurred in January
- Attacks on Haddara-linked properties in March of this year included the torching of the Capriccio Gelateria in Williamstown and a drive-by shooting outside an Altona North kebab shop
- Emergency services were at the house on Sunday night, with Armed Crime Squad detectives investigating early on Monday
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- ABC states Haddara was ambushed outside his home, while THEAGE says he was shot while parked in a car in his driveway
- ABC does not mention Haddara’s current condition, while THEAGE states he is in a stable condition
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