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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Nino Bucci and Australian Associated Press

Sam Abdulrahim: gangland figure known as ‘the Punisher’ shot dead in Melbourne

Suleiman “Sam” Abdulrahim
Underworld figure and professional boxer Suleiman ‘Sam’ Abdulrahim reportedly had multiple bounties on his life. Photograph: Diego Fedele/AAP

High-profile gangland figure Suleiman “the Punisher” Abdulrahim has been shot and killed.

He was shot in the underground car park of the Quest serviced apartments building on High Street in Preston in Melbourne’s inner-north about 10.30am on Tuesday, police say.

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