Sydney gym shooting: three men charged over alleged daylight assault with firearms
Consensus Summary
Three men aged 40 32 and 38 have been charged over a daylight shooting outside a gym in Sydney’s southwest on December 5 2025 where two masked gunmen fired 12 shots at a 48-year-old man who escaped unharmed. Police recovered a red Range Rover SUV with cloned plates abandoned in bushland near Cobbitty along with weapons clothing and masks. The 40-year-old suspect was charged with shooting with intent to murder and directing a criminal group while the 32-year-old faced similar charges including illegal firearm possession under a prohibition order both were refused bail and will appear in May 2026. A third suspect was charged on December 7 and remanded in custody. ABC named the target as Steven Hallaby a former boxer linked to the True Kings gang while NEWSCOMAU did not disclose his identity. Investigations continue under Strike Force Foss with the Raptor Squad involved in raids at Parramatta and Burwood properties.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- A shooting occurred outside a gym on Steer Rd, Gregory Hills, Sydney’s southwest at 8:30am on December 5 2025
- Two masked men in balaclavas fired 12 shots at a 48-year-old man outside the gym; he escaped uninjured
- The alleged shooters fled in a red Range Rover SUV with cloned number plates, which was later found abandoned in bushland near Macquarie Grove Rd, Cobbitty
- Police recovered discarded clothing, masks, cloned number plates, and two pistols near the ditched vehicle
- A 40-year-old man was charged with shooting with intent to murder and knowingly directing a criminal group (arrested in Parramatta on December 5)
- A 32-year-old man was charged with shooting with intent to murder, participating in a criminal group, and acquiring a pistol while under a firearms prohibition order (arrested in Burwood on December 5)
- Both 40- and 32-year-old suspects were refused bail and will appear in Parramatta Local Court on May 28 2026
- A third man, aged 38, was charged on December 7 2025 with similar offenses and remanded into custody for a Bail Division court appearance on December 11 2025
- Strike Force Foss and NSW’s Raptor Squad are investigating the shooting
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- The alleged target was described as a 48-year-old man with no additional identifying details beyond age
- The 38-year-old suspect was arrested on Tuesday (December 7) and set to face Bail Division Local Court on Wednesday (December 11)
- No mention of the target’s name or criminal history
- The alleged target is named as Steven Hallaby, a former boxer with links to the Sydney crime gang 'the true kings' and an 'extensive' police history
- The 32-year-old suspect was charged with 'participate in a criminal group' and 'contribute criminal activity' (slightly different phrasing than NEWSCOMAU)
- The shooting occurred at a 'shopping centre gym' (additional detail not in NEWSCOMAU)
- Police seized a pistol following the shooting in Gregory Hills (explicit mention of evidence recovery)
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- NEWSCOMAU does not mention the target’s name or criminal background, while ABC identifies him as Steven Hallaby with gang ties
- ABC states the 32-year-old suspect was charged with 'participate in a criminal group' and 'contribute criminal activity,' while NEWSCOMAU omits these charges
- ABC specifies the shooting occurred at a 'shopping centre gym,' a detail not included in NEWSCOMAU
- NEWSCOMAU does not mention the exact timing of the 38-year-old’s court appearance (December 11) as explicitly as ABC
- ABC includes a supplied photo caption stating 'Police seized a pistol following the shooting,' which is not referenced in NEWSCOMAU
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