One of Sydney‘s most feared underworld figures, Tarek Ayoub — known as the ‘Angel of Death‘ — was shot dead in an execution-style hit outside an apartment block in Parramatta this morning. A 29-year-old man was shot multiple times in a ‘targeted’ and ‘execution-style murder’.
The Incident
Ayoub was on his way to the car park of a Parramatta unit complex shortly before 3.30 am after a meeting with one of his cronies late last night when he was ambushed by the assassin or assassins. Ayoub died at the scene despite being attended to by emergency services. Then, a stolen sedan was discovered torched in nearby Granville after the shooting.
Biography of Tarek Ayoub
Torek Ayoub, also known as Tarek Ayoub or ‘Angel of Death’, is given the unfortunate moniker by criminal networks for dozens of violent felonies. Ayoub was connected to numerous criminal syndicates and subsequently the subject of several high-level investigations that included planned homicide cases. His criminal pursuits ranged from green to illegal gambling, and he became an influential player in Sydney’s underworld.
The Motive
While it remains unclear what the motive was, police have said “There are too many suspects and there were probably more than one”. Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty said Ayoub’s “extensive criminal associations and previous offending” undoubtedly contributed to his murder. An active investigation, more than 30 detectives are already hunting down those responsible to keep such violence from happening again.
Community Impact
Residents were on alert and law enforcement agencies were concerned with the brazenness of the shooting, fearing what could be retaliatory violence. Superintendent Doherty told the public that efforts were being made to quash and disrupt any subsequent criminal activities following Ayoub’s death.
Investigators are appealing for anyone with information or dash-cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The killing is a tragic event that underlines the ever-dangerous and evolving landscape of Sydney’s criminal underworld, but also demonstrates efforts by police to continue battling violent crime.
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