A young boy who died from a mysterious gunshot wound had family members with a history of drug dealing, 7NEWS.com.au can reveal.
7NEWS.com.au can confirm the father and uncle of the boy are convicted cocaine dealers and have had their properties across Sydney targeted in drive-by shootings in past years.
Five other people were in the home at the time of the shooting but were not injured, police said.
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A young boy who died from a mysterious gunshot wound had family members with a history of drug dealing, 7NEWS.com.au can reveal.
The 11-year-old died on Thursday afternoon having been on life support since he was shot in the face and neck inside the Moda apartment complex on Fairway Dr in Norwest, northwest Sydney, about 5pm on Monday.
7NEWS.com.au can confirm the father and uncle of the boy are convicted cocaine dealers and have had their properties across Sydney targeted in drive-by shootings in past years.
His death has preceded heartbreak amongst the locals, with dozens gathering to pay tribute to the young boy.
Five other people were in the home at the time of the shooting but were not injured, police said.
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