Sydney communities left 'scared' after mistaken-identity shootings

Some Western Sydney residents are "scared" in their own communities following a spate of shootings. ( ABC News: Jessica Kidd )

Residents impacted by gang violence and mistaken identity shootings say they are "scared" and "unnerved".

A Merrylands beauty therapist says she has considered moving like some of her clients.

A Glen Alpine business owner says some friends are "really quite angry" about the mistaken shooting death of a local.

Residents caught in the crossfire of Western Sydney's gang violence say they are fearful and angry after a series of mistaken-identity shootings linked to organised crime.

Eight innocent people have reportedly died in cases of mistaken identity since 2021, with two in as many days last month.

Young people are increasingly being hired by offshore criminals to commit what NSW Police has called "disorganised" crime, in an evolution of the city's underworld activity.

Joshua Macdonald (left) and Marco Tapia were both killed in separate shootings less than 48 hours apart. ( Supplied )

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