John Versace: Alleged gunman charged over shooting murder of Sydney plumber in suspected mistaken identity case

Detectives have charged the alleged gunman with the murder of Sydney tradesman John Versace, who was gunned down outside his family home in what police believe may have been a tragic case of mistaken identity.

The 23-year-old plumber was ambushed and shot multiple times in the driveway of his Dalton St home in Condell Park about 10.30pm on May 19, as his parents and sisters were inside.

Despite the efforts of NSW Ambulance paramedics, Mr Versace could not be revived and died at the scene.

NSW Police on Tuesday said Taskforce Falcon detectives had charged a 21-year-old man with murder following his arrest at Silverwater about 9am.

Police will allege the man was the gunman in the shooting.

He was refused bail and was due to appear in Burwood Local Court on Tuesday.

The charge comes just five days after two other men, aged 43 and 19, were charged over their alleged roles in the killing.

Police allege those men were involved in moving and driving vehicles used during the attack. Both remain before the courts.

Mr Versace’s death sparked an extensive investigation under Strike Force Harkstede, which was later absorbed into Taskforce Falcon as part of a major crackdown on violent crime across Sydney.

Chilling CCTV footage released in the days after the attack showed a figure dressed in black exiting a silver Toyota SUV and approaching Mr Versace as he got out of his ute.

A man could be heard yelling “Hey, hey, hey … stop, stop,” before multiple gunshots rang out.

Moments later, the gunman ran back to the waiting SUV, which fled the scene.

Police later found a torched vehicle in Fairfield East, along with a “Glock-style” firearm inside.

Investigators say Mr Versace had no links to organised crime, describing him as an innocent tradesman who worked for his father’s plumbing business.

Police are continuing their inquiries under Taskforce Falcon.