Victoria
Melbourne woman faces extradition over Sydney homicide
NSW Police are seeking to extradite a Melbourne woman after linking a firearm to the death of Marco Tapia.
NSW Police are seeking the extradition of a Melbourne woman following investigations into the death of a man in Sydney's south-west. The woman is expected to face charges in New South Wales after detectives allegedly linked a firearm to the fatal shooting of Marco Tapia in early September.
According to wire reports, police allege the weapon used in the Sydney homicide has also been linked to two other shooting incidents. Details regarding the dates, locations, and circumstances of those other shootings have not yet been publicly released by authorities, and police have not confirmed whether anyone else was injured in those incidents.
Marco Tapia was killed in early September in Sydney's south-west, prompting a major investigation by homicide detectives. Since the shooting, New South Wales Police, in cooperation with Victoria Police, have been investigating the origin of the weapon used. The breakthrough in the interstate investigation led detectives to target the Melbourne woman, who is now the subject of a formal extradition application.
It remains unclear exactly what role police allege the Melbourne woman played in the acquisition, storage, or transfer of the firearm. Authorities have not yet disclosed if she is alleged to have any direct connection to the shooting of Mr Tapia itself, or if her alleged involvement is limited to the history of the weapon.
Victorian and New South Wales police forces are continuing their joint efforts to facilitate her transfer across state borders, where she will face formal charges.
Legal observers will be watching the Victorian courts in the coming days for the scheduling of the formal extradition hearing.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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