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28 August 2026

Alleged gunman arrested more than a year after wild Auburn kebab shop shooting in Western Sydney

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Alleged gunman arrested more than a year after wild Auburn kebab shop shooting in Western Sydney

Three people were shot when two gunmen opened fire inside the busy shop at lunchtime.

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