Deceased
Saso Ristevski
Demographics
37y, male
Date of death
2011-09-28
Finding date
2024-04-09
Cause of death
a single gunshot wound to the chest
AI-generated summary
Saso Ristevski, aged 37, was fatally shot in the chest by an unknown assailant outside his home in Lake Heights, NSW on 28 September 2011. Three males confronted him at approximately 8:30-8:45pm; one produced a firearm and shot him. Police investigation identified two of three offenders, with one convicted. The shooter remains unidentified. Autopsy confirmed a single gunshot wound causing massive left haemothorax as the fatal injury. The coroner found the manner of death to be homicide and referred the case to the Unsolved Homicide Unit for continued investigation. This case illustrates the challenges of solving firearm homicides and highlights the importance of sustained investigative efforts and inter-agency cooperation in solving serious crimes.
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