December 5th 2024.
In a tragic turn of events, a man named Taha Sabbagh, who was simply trying to go about his day, fell victim to a mistaken-identity killing. It was determined that he had been unknowingly involved in the deadly plan, as prosecutors were able to prove that the man who helped transport two others to the crime scene was aware of their intentions. This resulted in the conviction of 40-year-old Sabbagh for murder.
The attack took place in March of 2023, while Sabbagh was parked outside the Elite Fight Force Gym in Sydney's west. It was in the early morning hours when his black Mercedes Benz was ambushed, and he was fatally shot four times through the windshield and six times through the driver's side door. It was a shocking and senseless act of violence that left the community shaken.
The culprit behind the shooting was revealed to be 27-year-old Le Nghia "Andy" Pham, who was found guilty of murder by a NSW Supreme Court jury. Although he was not the one who pulled the trigger, Crown prosecutor Christopher Taylor was able to convince the jury that Pham played a significant role in the murder. He had helped locate vehicles, transported the shooter and another man, and even waited to pick them up afterwards.
It was revealed that Sabbagh had no criminal connections, but he did drive a black Mercedes Benz that was the same make, model, and had a similar number plate to the gym's owner. This was a key factor in the mistaken identity, as Taylor pointed out during the trial. He suggested that the shooter may have targeted Sabbagh by accident, mistaking him for the gym's owner.
Pham admitted to assisting the two unidentified men, who had since fled to Vietnam, but he claimed that he had no knowledge of their intentions to commit a shooting. However, this claim was not enough to sway the jury, as they found him guilty of murder. The incident took place in front of a child, who witnessed a masked man in a hoodie get out of a nearby car, fire the gun, and then flee in the same vehicle.
Sabbagh had been waiting in his car for the gym to open when the shooting occurred. It was a shocking and unexpected turn of events for him, and it ultimately cost him his life. Meanwhile, Pham was paid $20,000 for his assistance in the crime, as revealed during the court proceedings. He was arrested at Sydney International Airport in April of 2023, as he was attempting to flee to Vietnam after making an emergency application for a passport and destroying his phone.
Pham will now face a sentence hearing on February 28, 2025, where the court will determine the appropriate punishment for his involvement in the murder of Taha Sabbagh. It was a tragic and heartbreaking case that left many in the community on edge, and it serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of being involved in criminal activity.
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