NSW: Man shot dead after talking to someone at restaurant

AAP General News (Australia)
04-21-2006
NSW: Man shot dead after talking to someone at restaurant

A man shot dead in Sydney is believed to have been speaking with his killer at a busy
restaurant shortly before his death.

Police say they have a good idea who they're seeking in relation to the shooting death
last night of a man believed to be aged in his 30s.

A police spokesman says officers were quickly on the scene after being called to East
Sydney about 9.15pm (AEST) .. to find a man dead in a laneway off Riley Street near the
corner of Stanley Street.

The man had one gunshot wound to the head.



The gunman had already fled the scene in a taxi .. according to witnesses .. but Kings
Cross Superintendent MARK MURDOCH told reporters at the scene they have a pretty good
idea who they're after.

Superintendent MURDOCH says witnesses have told them the deceased was seen speaking
to a man at the restaurant shortly before the incident and they're keen to speak to him.

They'll also examine close circuit television footage from the area.

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