Homicide detectives believe an anonymous Crime Stoppers caller may hold the key to the unsolved murder of a 23-year-old Glenroy man who was shot dead four years ago.
Police have offered a $500,000 reward for information about the killing of Sameh Matar, who was fatally shot in Hadfield.
Police believe Mr Matar was shot during an argument between a group of people at a shopping strip in the early evening of July 24, 2010.
Homicide squad detectives on Thursday announced a $500,000 reward and the chance of immunity from prosecution for information that leads to a conviction over Mr Matar’s death.
Less than half an hour before he was shot Mr Matar met a group of friends at shops in East Street, Hadfield.
About 7pm, an argument erupted and he was fatally shot. He died a short time later at the Northern Hospital.
Homicide squad Detective Inspector John Potter said an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers in the days following the incident might still hold vital information that could help detectives solve the case.
“The caller provided information about a group of people standing near the shops in East Street on the night Sameh was killed,” Detective Inspector Potter said on Thursday.
“We believe that person, and potentially others, may have seen more or have further information that can help us figure out exactly what happened that evening.
“I urge that person, and anyone else with information, to contact Crime Stoppers.
Detective Inspector Potter said there might be people afraid to come forward, but that their help was needed “to provide some answers to Sameh’s family”.
He said police could protect these people if they do come forward.
Although police have interviewed several individuals over the death, they have all been released without charge.
The reward would be paid at the discretion of the Chief Commissioner, while the Director of Public Prosecutions may consider granting indemnification from prosecution to anyone who the identity of the principal offender or offenders.
Anyone with information can phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au
