Teen charged over mistaken identity murder of Sydney tradie

An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with the murder of Sydney tradesman Joshua Macdonald, who was killed in a case of mistaken identity. Police allege the teenager conducted drone surveillance to facilitate what they describe as a botched underworld hit.

The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation into the targeted killing. Authorities maintain that the victim was not the intended target of the attack, highlighting the nature of the incident as a case of mistaken identity within the context of underworld violence.