Bali police have arrested two people over a shooting which killed one Australian and seriously injured another. Zivan Radmanovic, 32, was shot dead just after midnight on Saturday after two men broke into his villa in Munggu, in the south of the Indonesian tourist island. One of the suspects was arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, while the other was caught abroad, police said without giving more details. Mr Radmanovic's wife earlier told police she was awakened by her husband's screams before finding his body in the bathroom, Australian media reported. Sanar Ghanim, who was also shot, is getting treatment for his injuries in hospital. Local police say the 34-year-old was also beaten. Mr Ghanim's wife testified to seeing the attackers. Neither women were injured. Police collected 17 bullet casings, two intact projectiles and 55 bullet fragments from the scene of the shooting. Images of the villa published by Australian media show bullet holes in the windows and blood stains on the floor. Several witnesses told police they heard the shooters speak in English with strong Australian accents. One wore an orange jacket with a dark helmet, while the other wore a dark green jacket, a black mask, and a dark helmet, according to witnesses. "I can't start my bike," one of them reportedly said, before eventually managing to take off on a scooter, the witnesses added. Bali police say they are still investigating the shooters' motive, but did not give further details on the arrest on Monday. Australian media outlets have reported that Mr Ghanim was previously in a relationship with the step-daughter of the late Carl Williams, a prominent Melbourne underworld figure. Reports say that Mr Ghanim had served jail time over a non-fatal shooting in Melbourne in 2014. A spokesperson for Victoria Police told the BBC they were aware of a fatal shooting in Bali on Saturday and that their "investigators will provide support to partner agencies throughout the investigation". Saturday's incident took place in Bali's tourist district of Badung, where many well-known beaches such as Kuta and Canggu are located. Violent crime is relatively uncommon in Bali, which attracts millions of international visitors a year. Additional reporting by Tiffanie Turnbull.
Two people arrested over fatal shooting in Bali
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Bali police have made significant progress in their investigation into a tragic shooting that claimed the life of an Australian man, Zivan Radmanovic, aged 32, and left another individual, Sanar Ghanim, seriously injured. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday when two intruders broke into Radmanovic's villa located in Munggu, a popular area on the Indonesian island known for its tourism. Witness accounts indicate that Radmanovic's wife was awakened by her husband's cries for help, leading her to discover his lifeless body in the bathroom. Ghanim, who sustained gunshot wounds and was reportedly also beaten, is currently receiving medical treatment. The police have recovered a substantial amount of forensic evidence from the crime scene, including 17 bullet casings, two intact projectiles, and 55 bullet fragments. The presence of bullet holes and blood stains at the villa has been confirmed by images released by Australian media outlets, indicating the violent nature of the attack.
The Bali police have arrested two suspects in connection with the shooting, with one apprehended in Jakarta and the other captured abroad, although further details about their identities and the circumstances of their arrests have not been disclosed. Witnesses reported hearing the assailants speak in English with noticeable Australian accents, and descriptions of their attire were provided, including one suspect wearing an orange jacket and the other in a dark green jacket with a mask. Notably, Ghanim's past, including a previous relationship with the stepdaughter of a notorious Melbourne criminal and prior legal troubles involving a non-fatal shooting, has drawn media attention. The police are actively pursuing leads to uncover the motive behind this violent crime, which is particularly alarming given that Bali is generally considered a safe destination for millions of tourists each year. The local police have indicated that they will continue to investigate the case thoroughly, while Australian authorities have offered support in the ongoing inquiry.
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