Gang warfare: Killer Beez member had illegal shotgun as police investigated 21 shootings, 9 arsons
Police say 21 shootings and nine arsons occurred during a dispute with the Tribesmen.
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He had previously been charged with murder.
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The victim's uncles likely were trying to teach him a lesson, the defence claimed.
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Supreme Court reduces sentence for man who bashed sex worker with a rock, then fatally stabbed her
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High-risk sexual offenders: Govt rushes to close loophole on Parliament's last day
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The victim was attacked in his driveway in December 2020.
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