Five shot in five days: Why is gun violence escalating in Sydney?

Police say Sydney gun violence out of control after man shot dead in ‘targeted homicide.’ Latest victim is fifth person shot this week, fanning fears city’s underworld gang wars are escalating.

NSW Police and detectives are seen at a crime scene on Marrickville Road, Marrickville in Sydney, Friday, July 7, 2023. Two men have been shot in a main street of Sydney's inner west as police hunt for the attacker. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / BIANCA DE MARCHI/AAPIMAGE

Kulasegaram Sanchayan explores what’s happening.

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