Sydney Police Probe Two Possible Mistaken Identity Shootings in 48 Hours

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Sydney police are investigating two fatal shootings that occurred on consecutive days, Tuesday and Wednesday. The first victim was a university student who was gunned down on Tuesday, while the second was a man in his 40s killed the following day. Authorities believe both killings may have been cases of mistaken identity. The back-to-back incidents have raised serious concerns about targeted violence in the city.

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