From cleanskins to hitmen: are mistaken identity killings the result of Australia’s ‘crimetasker’ economy?

There have been as many as six deaths involving mistaken identity in Sydney since the start of last year. Composite: AAP/Guardian Design

Two hands extend out the rear passenger window of an Audi sedan as its driver pulls up in front of a house in Sydney’s west.

In each fist is the black grip of a semi-automatic handgun. At least four shots are fired at the men outside the Merrylands West property on Wednesday before the driver pulls away.