Sydney gym shooting investigation with three charged men
Consensus Summary
Police in Sydney have charged three men in connection with a brazen daylight shooting outside a gym in Gregory Hills on December 5 2025. Two masked gunmen fired 12 shots at a 48-year-old man, who escaped unharmed, before fleeing in a red Range Rover with cloned plates. The vehicle was later found abandoned in bushland near Cobbitty, where police recovered weapons, masks, and other evidence. A 40-year-old and a 32-year-old were arrested on Monday, charged with shootings with intent to murder and firearms offenses, while a third 38-year-old was charged on Tuesday. Both younger men were refused bail and will appear in court in May, with the 38-year-old facing a separate bail hearing. ABC added that the alleged target, Steven Hallaby, is a former boxer linked to the 'true kings' crime gang, while NEWSCOMAU highlighted the use of cloned number plates and the rapid response by Strike Force Foss and the Raptor Squad. Investigations continue as police piece together the motives and criminal networks behind the attack.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- A shooting occurred outside a gym on Steer Rd, Gregory Hills, Sydneyâs southwest at 8:30am on December 5 2025
- Two masked men fired 12 shots at a 48-year-old man outside the gym; he escaped uninjured
- The shooters fled in a red Range Rover SUV with cloned number plates, later found abandoned in bushland near Macquarie Grove Rd, Cobbitty
- Police recovered clothing, masks, cloned number plates, and two pistols from the bushland near the ditched car
- A 40-year-old man was charged with shooting with intent to murder and knowingly directing a criminal group (arrested in Parramatta)
- 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)
- Both 40- and 32-year-old suspects were refused bail and will appear in Parramatta Local Court on May 28 2026
- A third 38-year-old man was charged with similar offenses and remanded into custody, facing Bail Division Court on Wednesday (date unspecified)
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Strike Force Foss was launched to investigate the shooting with detectives and Raptor Squad searching a Parramatta home in the early hours of Monday morning
- The 38-year-old was arrested on Tuesday and set to face Bail Division Local Court on Wednesday (no specific date mentioned in ABC)
- The alleged target was Steven Hallaby, a former boxer with links to the Sydney crime gang 'the true kings' and an extensive police history
- The 32-year-old was charged with shoot at with intent to murder, participate in a criminal group, contribute criminal activity, and acquire a pistol-subject to a firearms prohibition order (more specific charges than NEWSCOMAU)
- Police seized a pistol following the shooting in Gregory Hills (not mentioned in NEWSCOMAU)
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- NEWSCOMAU does not mention the alleged targetâs name (Steven Hallaby) as reported by ABC
- ABC states the 32-year-old was charged with 'contribute criminal activity' which is not listed in NEWSCOMAUâs charges
- NEWSCOMAU does not specify the 38-year-oldâs court date beyond 'Wednesday' while ABC omits the exact date for the 38-year-oldâs hearing
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