Crime figure Hawre Sherwani fatally ambushed in a late-night Caroline Springs shooting.
In the shadows of Melbourne’s western suburbs, a high-profile figure in Middle Eastern organised crime, Hawre Sherwani, met a violent end in a meticulously executed roadside ambush on Heysen Park Way, Caroline Springs.
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The veteran underworld figure, long associated with the Comanchero bikie gang and under scrutiny for drug trafficking, gun-related offences, and extortion, was gunned down in a late-night hail of bullets. The calculated attack bore all the hallmarks of a gangland hit, leaving Sherwani’s bullet-riddled white Volkswagen abandoned on the nature strip with its headlights still glowing—a chilling beacon in the dark.
Witnesses reported a volley of gunfire around 10:30 pm on Thursday, with investigators later recovering a weapon and bullet casings scattered outside a red-brick home. Sherwani, gravely wounded, reportedly staggered down nearby Hele Court, banging on doors and pleading for help. Several residents bravely attempted first aid, but the underworld veteran succumbed to his injuries shortly after being rushed to hospital.
Sherwani’s death echoes the recent ambush killing of his ally, Robert Issa, who was fatally shot in a shopping centre car park at Craigieburn last October. This latest slaying adds to a grim tally of violence tied to Melbourne’s gangland wars, sparking a heightened presence of homicide detectives and the elite VIPER anti-gang taskforce at the scene.
Forensic experts combed through the crime scene on Friday morning, dissecting the shattered remnants of Sherwani’s final moments. As detectives examined the Volkswagen’s bullet-riddled frame, residents described the terrifying sound of up to ten gunshots ringing through the quiet suburban street.
Victoria Police confirmed they had been alerted to reports of gunfire and responded swiftly, but Sherwani’s life could not be saved. Authorities have cordoned off the area, urging anyone with dashcam footage, CCTV, or information about the ambush to step forward.
Sherwani’s notorious career had seen him endure multiple violent retaliations, including a string of firebombings at his residence. But the relentless feud within Melbourne’s underworld has claimed yet another figure, as a city braces for the ripple effects of this brazen execution.
For those with crucial evidence, police are appealing for assistance via Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
