18yo charged with murder after drone seized in investigation into fatal Merrylands shooting

A teenager has been charged with murder after police seized drone evidence allegedly linking him to a fatal shooting in Sydney’s west.

Officers arrested the 18-year-old this week as part of their investigation into a man, 40, being shot dead at a Merrylands West home on September 2.

Police seized a drone during the search of a home in West Hoxton at about 5.30am on Thursday. A 19-year-old was also arrested at the property.

Investigators forensically examined the drone, allegedly uncovering evidence connecting the 18-year-old drone operator to the killing.

The teenager was charged with murder and participating in a criminal group.

The 19-year-old was charged with taking part in a criminal group and driving with a suspended licence.

He was granted conditional bail at Liverpool Local Court on Friday. He is due return to court on September 24.

Originally published as 18yo charged with murder after drone seized in investigation into fatal Merrylands shooting