Fadi Haddara Shooting: Accused Melbourne Gangland Figure Fighting for Life After Altona North Attack

ALTONA NORTH, Melbourne — Accused Melbourne gangland figure Fadi Haddara is reportedly fighting for his life after being shot multiple times in what police believe was a targeted attack outside his home.

The 48-year-old was returning to his property on Marigold Avenue in Altona North at about 8 p.m. Sunday when gunfire erupted.

Haddara was reportedly struck at least four times, including a gunshot wound to the face. A relative later discovered him seriously wounded before emergency services were called to the scene.

He was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he remains under medical care.

The circumstances are particularly distressing because Haddara’s four young children were reportedly inside the home when the shooting took place.

Fadi Haddara Shot Outside Altona North Home

According to the information available, Haddara had just returned to his home when he came under attack.

Multiple shots were reportedly fired, leaving him critically wounded outside the property.

A relative discovered Haddara in a pool of blood and raised the alarm, prompting police and paramedics to respond.

He was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Despite the seriousness of the attack, no information provided so far indicates that Haddara’s children or other members of the household were physically injured.

Police Believe Shooting Was Targeted

Victoria Police Armed Crime Squad detectives are investigating the shooting and have described the attack as targeted.

Detective Inspector Adam Tilley said investigators had been unable to speak with Haddara because of the severity of his injuries.

Police intend to interview him when his medical condition allows.

Investigators have not publicly identified the person or people responsible for the shooting, and no specific motive has been officially established.

Detectives are now attempting to reconstruct Haddara’s movements and determine exactly what happened in the moments before the gunfire.

Who Is Fadi Haddara?

Haddara has previously been described in reports as an alleged leader of the Haddara family crime group.

Authorities and media reports have linked the group to Melbourne’s criminal underworld, including the city’s illicit tobacco trade.

The Haddara network has also reportedly been associated with an ongoing rivalry involving Kazem Hamad, who has been described as a significant figure in the illicit tobacco conflict.

Hamad is currently serving a life sentence in Iraq.

Reports have previously connected the wider dispute to firebombings and other acts of violence targeting businesses allegedly associated with rival groups.

However, police have not publicly confirmed that the reported rivalry was the motive for Haddara’s shooting, and the reason for the latest attack remains under investigation.

Previous Violence Involving Haddara Family

The Haddara family has previously experienced deadly violence.

Fadi’s brother, Mohammed Haddara, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Melbourne’s west in 2009. He was 28 years old.

That killing became part of a wider history of violence associated with Melbourne’s criminal underworld.

Fadi Haddara has also previously faced criminal proceedings himself.

In 2015, he was reportedly sentenced to 23 months in prison for operating a drug-trafficking enterprise from Melbourne’s western suburbs.

His past and alleged underworld connections are expected to form part of the broader context considered by investigators, but they do not by themselves establish a motive for Sunday’s shooting.

Four Children Reportedly Inside Home During Shooting

One of the most concerning details surrounding the attack is that Haddara’s four young children were reportedly inside the Altona North residence when their father was shot.

There is no indication in the information currently available that the children were injured.

The shooting nevertheless occurred dangerously close to a family home, raising concerns about the potential risk posed to other people in the area.

Police are expected to carefully examine the scene as they determine how many shots were fired, where the shooter was positioned and how the attacker or attackers escaped.

No Suspect Publicly Identified

At this stage, no suspect has been publicly identified or arrested in connection with the shooting.

Detectives are continuing to gather evidence and speak with potential witnesses.

Investigators are also seeking footage that could help establish the movements of vehicles or people around Marigold Avenue before and after the attack.

Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity or has relevant CCTV or dashcam footage from the area has been encouraged to provide that information to investigators.

Fadi Haddara Remains in Hospital

Haddara remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following the shooting.

His condition has so far prevented investigators from obtaining his account of what happened.

If his condition improves sufficiently, detectives are expected to speak with him as they attempt to identify who targeted him and why.

The severity of his injuries means his medical condition remains a major focus as the investigation continues.

Investigation Into Altona North Shooting Continues

The shooting has once again drawn attention to violence associated with Melbourne’s criminal underworld.

However, investigators have not yet publicly established whether Sunday’s attack was connected to any previous feud, criminal activity or other dispute.

For that reason, speculation about who ordered or carried out the shooting should be treated cautiously until investigators establish further facts.

Police will continue examining physical evidence, surveillance footage, witness accounts and other information that could help identify those responsible.

For now, Fadi Haddara remains critically injured in hospital while Victoria Police detectives investigate what they believe was a targeted shooting outside his Altona North home.

Further information may emerge as Haddara’s condition changes and detectives progress with their investigation.

Disclaimer

This report is based on the information available at the time of publication. Details concerning the Fadi Haddara shooting, his medical condition, the identity of the shooter or shooters and the motive behind the attack remain subject to an ongoing police investigation.

References to alleged gangland associations, criminal groups or rivalries reflect the information provided and should not be interpreted as establishing the motive for this shooting. Police have not publicly confirmed who was responsible for the attack.

Information may change as investigators release additional confirmed details. Readers should avoid treating speculation surrounding the shooting as established fact.