Homicide Squad detectives have released CCTV as part of an ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting of a man in the state’s Hunter region late last year.
About 10.50pm on Tuesday 27 December 2022, emergency services were called to Traders Way at Heddon Greta – about 20km east of Cessnock – following reports a man had been shot.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man; however, he died at the scene.
He has since been identified as 25-year-old Zachery ‘Zac’ Davies-Scott, known to many in the area as ‘Donnie’.
State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad took carriage of the investigation under Strike Force Roslyn, with assistance provided from officers attached to the Hunter Valley Police District and Northern Region.
Police have been told a number of people allegedly forced entry to the home before Mr Davies-Scott was shot.
The group then left the scene in a white SUV that was seen travelling on Main Road, Heddon Greta, shortly after the incident.
In February 2023, strike force detectives seized a white 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander from a street in Boolaroo near Newcastle.
As the investigation continues, today (Wednesday 31 May 2023), police have released CCTV showing a male at a service station in Lambton.
The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, solid build, with dark hair. He was wearing a black t-shirt with white Nike logo, black shorts, baseball cap, a cross-body bag and white shoes.
Homicide Squad Commander, Detective Acting Superintendent Virginia Gorman, said investigators are interested in speaking with this man as he may be able to assist with their inquiries.
“Anyone who recognises this man – or has any information at all that could assist this investigation – is urged to come forward. We believe someone must know something, and no piece of information is too small,” Det A/Supt Gorman said.
“Our detectives are examining every piece of CCTV, looking at every clue, and following every lead. We will not stop until we have brought those responsible for Zac’s death to justice.”
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or . Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
