AAP General News (Australia)
08-03-2009
NSW: Man faces court over shooting death
EDS: Changes keyword from SHOT.
SYDNEY, Aug 3 AAP - A man charged with murdering another man in western Sydney has
appeared briefly in court, telling his supporters he will see them soon.
Douglas Michael Aslett, 19, from Cabramatta, appeared in Liverpool Local Court on Monday
charged with the murder of Slobodan Simic.
Before Aslett's court appearance, police alleged the 37-year-old victim was shot repeatedly
just after midday (AEST) on Sunday in Sulman Road, Cabramatta West.
He was rushed to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition and later died, police said.
Tactical response teams sealed off several streets after the shooting.
Aslett and an 18-year-old man were arrested, but the younger of the two was released
pending further inquiries.
About 10 people were in court to support Aslett, who appeared in the dock wearing blue overalls.
His lawyer, Greg Meakin, did not apply for bail and Magistrate Janet Wahlquist adjourned
the matter to the same court on August 19.
Aslett blew a kiss to one of his supporters, saying "I'll see you soon. Love you" as
he walked from the court room.
Outside court, the group of supporters verbally abused members of the media, swearing
at them and trying to stop reporters talking to Mr Meakin.
Many of them covered their faces in front of the cameras and repeatedly called journalists
"dogs".
AAP sg/evt/cdh
KEYWORD: ASLETT (CHANGES KEYWORD)
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