2007 Melbourne CBD shootings

2007 shooting in Melbourne, Australia July 2011 December 2019 2007 Melbourne CBD shootings Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2007 6 18 yes 8:15 a.m. AEST 1 Herald Sun update Herald Sun 18 June 2007 http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21923515-5013150,00.html https://archive.today/20121230124614/http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21923515-5013150,00.html dead 30 December 2012 18 June 2007 2 Christopher Wayne Hudson Llama Mini-Max (.40 S&W) Accused killer put pistol to head then ran off Sydney Morning Herald https://www.smh.com.au/national/accused-killer-put-pistol-to-head-then-ran-off-20070624-gdqgmv.html 24 November 2022 24 June 2007 The 2007 Melbourne CBD shooting was an incident that occurred in the Melbourne central business district, Australia on 18 June 2007. Three people were shot, one fatally, Staff Reporters Gunman at Large The Age http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/one-dead-gunman-at-large/2007/06/18/1182018971854.html 18 June 2007 Melbourne 18 June 2007 by Christopher Wayne Hudson, 31, a member of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, who opened fire on two men and a woman during an argument on the corner of William Street and Flinders Lane at about 8:20 a.m. Hudson fled from the scene and went into hiding for two days, before turning himself in to police on 20 June 2007 in Wallan, north of Melbourne. Staff Reporters Police find suspected gunman's car ABC News http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/06/19/1955038.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20070620193527/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/06/19/1955038.htm dead 20 June 2007 19 June 2007 In May 2008, Hudson pleaded guilty to the murder of Brendan KeilarHudson pleads guilty over Melbourne shootings – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) and was sentenced that September to life imprisonment with a minimum of 35 years before becoming eligible for parole. Christopher Hudson Christopher Wayne Hudson MurderAttempted murder × 2Intentionally causing serious injury Life imprisonment35-year non-parole period Terry Hudson Christopher Hudson was a full member of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, having defected from rival group The Finks in 2006. Shortly afterward, he was involved in a kickboxing tournament on the Gold Coast and was shot in the chin. Interstate arrest over bikie brawl Australasian Biker News http://www.dinosmc.com/news/gcshoot1.htm 3 April 2006 In the days before the killing of Brendan Keilar, Hudson had fired at police in Campbellfield after a night of car driving with Collingwood footballer Alan Didak. On 28 June, Didak was interviewed by police about this incident. Didak claimed that he was intoxicated at the time, was not in control of the situation and was concerned for his safety.Suspect gunman turns himself in Herald Sun http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21938544-2,00.html 19 June 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070626050933/http://www.news.com.au/story/0%2C23599%2C21938544-2%2C00.html 26 June 2007 The shootings Hudson spent the night of 17 June 2007 drinking at the Spearmint Rhino in King Street. Early in the morning of 18 June, he brutally bashed Autumn Daly-Holt, a workmate of his girlfriend, 24-year-old Kara Douglas. Father pleads for victims of attack The Age http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/father-pleads-for-victims-of-attack/2007/06/20/1182019201424.html 20 June 2007 Melbourne 21 June 2007 Party girls' world collided with violence The Age http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/girls-dragged-into-world-of-despair/2007/06/19/1182019116326.html 19 June 2007 Melbourne 20 June 2007 He then called Douglas, who arrived to pick him up around 7:30 a.m. Hudson dragged her out onto the street by her hair. At the corner of William Street and Flinders Lane, two male bystanders, 43-year-old solicitor Brendan Keilar and 25-year-old Dutch backpacker Paul de Waard attempted to assist Douglas. Hudson pulled a gun and shot all three. Keilar was fatally wounded in the head. De Waard and Douglas were shot in the upper body. Douglas later had a kidney removed as a result of her injuries. Douglas, from Sydney, had been staying in the Punt Hill apartments on Flinders Lane. Gunman and victim in hotel stay The Age http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/gunman-and-victim-in-hotel-stay/2007/06/19/1182019064847.html 19 June 2007 Melbourne 19 June 2007 Hudson fled the scene as Keilar died in the street, dumping his weapon and jacket in a nearby construction site on Flinders Street between Queen and Bond Streets, where they were found by a construction worker about an hour later. 10 minutes that shook Melbourne Herald Sun http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21928249-661,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20070620164448/http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21928249-661,00.html dead 20 June 2007 19 June 2007 Ian Royall Natalie Sikora 19 June 2007 The Rialto Towers were evacuated amid reports that the gunman had fled into the tower, sparking a level-to-level search.Police widen net in hunt... Herald Sun http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21923515-2,00.html 18 June 2007 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070619172035/http://www.news.com.au/story/0%2C23599%2C21923515-2%2C00.html 19 June 2007 His car was discovered abandoned on Flinders Lane between Swanston and Elizabeth Streets. The black Honda CRV with New South Wales registration plates was revealed to be one vehicle owned by the gunman. His other vehicle was a black Mercedes-Benz sedan, later found in Richmond. Still high from a drug binge, Hudson fled to a Hells Angels safehouse north of the city. At 5:00 p.m. on 20 June, he surrendered himself to Victorian Police at Wallan, walking into the police station without incident. Homicide squad detectives transferred him to Melbourne where he was charged with murder and other offences in an out-of-court hearing. Gunman surrenders to police The Age http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/gunman-surrenders-to-police/2007/06/20/1182019184872.html 19 June 2007 Melbourne 20 June 2007 Aftermath and trial Hudson was to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court, but was unable to make it due to an injury to his forearm that required surgery. Suspect undergoes surgery The Age http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/suspect-undergoes-surgery/2007/06/21/1182019246488.html 21 June 2007 Melbourne 21 June 2007 The magistrate ordered that Hudson be remanded into custody. The formal charges were: one charge of murder in relation to Brendan Keilar, two charges of attempted murder in relation to Kara Douglas and Paul de Waard, one charge of intentionally causing serious injury in relation to Autumn Daly-Holt and one charge of unlawful imprisonment. He was later also charged with nine offences in relation to the shooting incident involving Collingwood Magpies player Alan Didak. 'I give up': Inside story of fugitive's surrender The Age http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2007/06/20/1182019201418.html 20 June 2007 Melbourne 21 June 2007 In May 2009, allegations came to light that Hudson had been tortured by members of the Hells Angels for bringing unwanted police attention to the group. The claimant alleges a club tattoo was burned from his forearm with a blowtorch before he surrendered to police. The story arose after police raided the Angels' clubhouse in Sydney and took possession of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle apparently owned by Hudson.Paul Kent CBD shooter Christopher Wayne Hudson tortured by Hells Angels bikies Herald Sun http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25441467-1243,00.html 7 May 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090509002342/http://www.news.com.au/story/0%2C27574%2C25441467-1243%2C00.html 9 May 2009 This story was denied by Victoria Police and was further discredited when Hudson's stepmother sent a recent photograph, clearly showing the club tattoo, to the ABC program Media Watch. Daily Tele Pwned! Media Watch http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/transcripts/s2737710.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20091112164047/http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/transcripts/s2737710.htm dead 12 November 2009 7 May 2008 Paul de Waard returned to the Netherlands to recover from his injuries. In October 2007, he revealed on a television interview that he was still undergoing extensive rehabilitation. He also made an appearance on the Dutch television show In de schaduw van het nieuws (In the shadow of the news) on 21 November 2009. References Gunman on the loose in Melbourne 37.81859 S 144.959568 E region:AU_type:event title Category:Murder in Melbourne Shootings Category:Mass shootings in Victoria (state) Category:Deaths by firearm in Victoria (state) Category:Hells Angels Category:Organised crime events in Australia Category:2007 in Melbourne Category:2007 murders in Australia Category:June 2007 in Australia