A $100,000 reward has been offered to help solve the attempted murder of Derrimut 24:7 Gym owner Nikolaos Solomos at Burnside in May last year.
Armed Crime Squad detectives said it was hoped the reward would encourage someone with first-hand knowledge of the attempted murder on Thursday, May 21 to come forward.
Acting Sergeant Melissa Seach said detectives have been told the victim parked outside a house in Mockridge Avenue about 5.40pm when a man wearing a mask approached his car.
“The unknown man approached the driver’s side of the victim’s car and fired a number of shots, from what is believed to be a handgun, through the window.
“The gun shots missed the man and he was treated for minor injuries from the shattered glass,” she said.
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Acting Sergeant Seach said the offender ran back to a waiting car and fled the scene.
She said the car, a 1993 model black Subaru Impreza wagon, was carrying stolen number plates.
“We are hoping that today’s reward announcement will encourage someone out there with crucial information or direct knowledge of this attempted murder to come forward,” Acting Sergeant Seach said.
The $100,000 reward will be paid at the discretion of the Chief Commissioner of Police for information leading to the apprehension and subsequent conviction of the person, or people responsible.
No sense
Mr Solomos said at the time the attempt on his life made no sense.
“Something’s not right. It just doesn’t add up with my lifestyle.”
“I’ll just put it out there that we’re not involved in organised crime, we’re not affiliated with anyone. We’re a family-owned business.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
