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CCTV of car convoy could lead to Mejid Hamzy's killers

Mark Saunokonoko

July 5, 2021 - 9.10am

A convoy of cars caught on CCTV driving through Sydney's west at night could hold clues to who shot dead the brother of a notorious gangster.

Police hope the just-released footage leads to a breakthrough in the murder of Mejid Hamzy, who was gunned down outside his Sydney home last October.

Mr Hamzy was the older brother of crime gang Brothers 4 Life founder and convicted killer Bassam Hamzy, who is currently jailed in Goulburn's supermax prison.

Mejid Hamzy, 44, died after being shot in Condell Park, Sydney. — Mejid Hamzy, 44, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in south-west Sydney. Nine

Police believe Mr Hamzy was killed by two assassins, but the CCTV has flagged as many as three cars of interest and drivers in two other vehicles who could have witnessed events moments before and after the shooting.

In March this year, detectives released CCTV of two vehicles of interest – a grey Toyota Rav 4 and a matte black Mercedes Benz.

Today police released additional CCTV of the Toyota and Mercedes, as well as footage of a third vehicle of interest – a white BMW 328i.

Police believe all three vehicles travelled from Moorebank to Condell Park prior to and after the shooting.

Mr Hamzy was gunned down outside his home on Simmat Avenue in Condell Park.

The Toyota was found burnt out at Yagoona a short time later.

The Mercedes and the BMW returned to Moorebank before travelling to Luddenham.

In March this year, detectives released CCTV of two vehicles of interest – a grey Toyota Rav 4 and a matte black Mercedes Benz. Supplied

Following further investigations, police have released additional CCTV of the Toyota and Mercedes, as well as vision of a third vehicle of interest – a white BMW 328i. Supplied

Police have identified that all three vehicles travelled from Moorebank to Condell Park and are seeking to identify the occupants of the vehicles, who may be able to assist with further inquiries. Supplied

The CCTV released today also showed a silver Toyota Corolla and white Toyota Hiace van, whose drivers may have witnessed events prior to and after Mr Hamzy's shooting.

Police want to identify who was in those cars.

The 2001-2007 model silver Toyota Corolla was travelling north on Simmat Avenue just before the shooting, while the white Toyota Hiace van was seen, also travelling north on Simmat Avenue, just after.