A $500,000 reward is being offered for information about the killing of 23-year-old Glenroy man Sameh Matar at Hadfield in July, 2010.
Homicide squad detectives believe an anonymous Crime Stoppers caller may hold the key to the unsolved murder of Mr Matar, who was fatally shot during an argument between a group of people at a shopping strip in the early evening of July 24, 2010.
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 shot. He died soon after at the Northern Hospital.
The homicide squad’s Detective Inspector John Potter said an anonymous call in the days following the incident might still hold vital information. “I urge that person, and anyone else with information, to contact Crime Stoppers.”
Detective Inspector Potter said people may be afraid to come forward, but their help was needed “to provide some answers to Sameh’s family”.
He said the reward would be paid at the discretion of the chief commissioner, while the director of public prosecutions might consider indemnity from prosecution for anyone who provided the identity of the principal offender or offenders.
Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au.
Helen Grimaux
