Teen charged with murder in Sydney drone-assisted mistaken-identity shooting

An 18-year-old has been charged with murder after allegedly operating a drone to conduct surveillance for a gang hit that killed Joshua Macdonald, an innocent civilian, in Merrylands West on 2 September. Police believe the attack was a botched hit targeting the wrong person, marking a notable use of drone technology in organized crime. The case highlights evolving criminal tactics and raises questions about the extent of the gang network involved.