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Croydon Park gunman charged with murder after firing 50 shots

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60-year-old Artemius Mintzas has been charged after allegedly firing around 50 shots from his home in Croydon Park, NSW. The two-hour standoff ended with his arrest. Police say the motive remains under investigation.

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  • A man allegedly fired around 50 shots at strangers from a window in Croydon Park.
  • The accused, Artimius Mintzes, has been charged with 25 serious offences, including 18 counts of shoot with intent to murder. 1m 3s
  • The incident lasted about two hours and ended without further escalation. 27s
  • Mintzes, a former Transport for NSW employee, appeared in court with visible bruising and did not apply for bail. 1m 41s
  • Police are still investigating the motive for the shooting. 1m 16s
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