Newcastle, NSW – Thursday, 24 April 2025 | 01:53 AM
An 18-year-old man has died following a shooting at Bar Beach carpark late Wednesday night.
Emergency services were called to the carpark on Memorial Drive around 11:40 PM (Wednesday, 23 April), where they found the young man suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts by NSW Ambulance paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to police, a group was involved in a fight at the carpark when a white SUV pulled up. A man reportedly exited the vehicle, fired a shot, and fled in the same SUV.
The victim has not yet been formally identified. A crime scene has been established, and detectives from Newcastle City Police District are being supported by the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad in the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are appealing to the public for any information or dashcam footage related to the incident. Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact Newcastle Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. All information will be treated confidentially.
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