CCTV footage shows moment underworld figure Gavin Preston was shot dead
CCTV footage has been presented in court showing the shooting of underworld figure Gavin Preston in Melbourne. Prosecutors allege that Jaeden Tito and Rabii Zahabe are responsible for the murder, which occurred at a cafe in September 2023. The trial continues as the defense argues that their clients were not the shooters.
- ▪Gavin Preston was shot dead on September 9, 2023, at Sweet Lulu's cafe in Keilor.
- ▪Prosecutors claim Jaeden Tito and Rabii Zahabe carried out the contract killing and have pleaded not guilty.
- ▪The trial has included extensive evidence, including CCTV footage and DNA found in getaway vehicles.
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CCTV footage shows the moment underworld figure Gavin Preston was shot deadBy court reporter Kristian SilvaTopic:CourtsTue 28 Apr 2026 at 7:07pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 7:07pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 7:07pmLoading...In short:A Supreme Court jury has been shown CCTV footage of the 2023 shooting of Melbourne underworld figure Gavin Preston.Prosecutors say Jaeden Tito and Rabii Zahabe are the two men seen in the footage opening fire on Preston and killing him before escaping in an SUV.What's next?The trial, which is into its third week, continues before Justice Michael O'Connell.abc.net.au/news/cctv-released-during-gavin-preston-murder-trial-melbourne-vic/106615462Link copiedShareShare articleThe Victorian Supreme Court has released footage of the moment underworld figure Gavin Preston was shot dead in…
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