Major update after teen shot dead at Aussie beach

By BRETT LACKEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 06:31 BST, 25 April 2025 | Updated: 06:54 BST, 25 April 2025

A man has handed himself in to authorities following the shooting death of a teenager at a beach in NSW this week. 

Ekampreet Singh Sahni, 18, was shot in the torso at a carpark next to Bar Beach in Newcastle on Wednesday night, where he had been attending a car enthusiasts meetup. 

Police said there was an altercation at the event about 11.40pm and a man got out of a white SUV and fired a gun towards Mr Sahni before they then fled. 

The incident sparked a manhunt, and a white SUV was later found burnt out in the Newcastle suburb of Tingira Heights 15 minutes away. 

Police cordoned off the area and spent most of Thursday scouring the beach and carpark for clues, with officers seen using metal detectors to scan the foreshore grass. 

On Friday, a 22-year-old man walked into Newcastle police station accompanied by his lawyer and was arrested, The Newcastle Herald reported. 

NSW police earlier described the shooting as ‘senseless’ and released a further statement on Friday.  

‘A man has been arrested as an investigation continues (into) the fatal shooting of a man in Newcastle earlier this week,’ a spokesperson said.

Ekampreet Singh Sahni, 18, was shot in the torso at a carpark next to Bar Beach in Newcastle on Wednesday night

Police at the carpark early on Thursday (pictured)

‘About 11.20am, a 22-year-old was arrested at Newcastle Police station, where inquiries continue.’

Family friend Iqbal Singh said it was not only tragic for Mr Sahni’s parents but also the community.

‘He was such a nice kid … he’s a good bloke, very hard working,’ he told the ABC.

Newcastle City Police District Commander, Acting Superintendent Steve Benson earlier said police would interview those involved in the brawl but were not assuming it was connected.

‘We don’t believe the fight was organised, and we don’t believe that this incident is related to that earlier fight at the car park,’ he said.

‘I will say the investigation is in its infancy, so we’re looking at all lines of inquiry.

‘It’s only a number of hours into the investigation and we’re yet to establish a motive,’ he said.

Police said a rifle was used and that the white SUV had been stolen. 

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Major update after teen shot dead at Aussie beach

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