CCTV footage shows moment underworld figure Gavin Preston was shot dead

CCTV footage shows the moment underworld figure Gavin Preston was shot deadBy court reporter Kristian SilvaTopic:Courts29m ago29 minutes agoTue 28 Apr 2026 at 9:07amLoading...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 Melbourne.Preston was gunned down on September 9, 2023 at the Sweet Lulu's cafe in Keilor.Prosecutors allege it was a contract killing carried out by New South Wales men Jaeden Tito and Rabii Zahabe, who have pleaded not guilty to murder.Lawyers for the men have told the Supreme Court jury that their clients were not the shooters.Jaeden Tito and Rabii Zahabe are on trial for Preston's murder. (Artist: Anita Lester)Over the last three weeks the jury has been shown dozens of evidentiary photos and videos.The newly released video shows Preston parking his car and attending the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre in Keilor Downs on the morning of September 9.About an hour later, he is recorded near Sweet Lulu's with friend AJ Maghnie. The pair agreed to meet at the cafe for breakfast.Preston, a well-known underworld figure, was a regular at the cafe and always sat inside, the trial heard. However on this day, the cafe was full and he and Maghnie took up a table outside.Police investigate the fatal shooting at Keilor Village. (AAP: Joel Carrett)The pair order drinks and can be seen chatting, before a dark-coloured Audi SUV pulls up and two masked assassins get out.The shooters charge towards Preston and open fire, killing him with seven bullets. Maghnie appears to get a glimpse at the shooters and tries to run, but also sustains a gunshot wound to the abdomen.After the shooting there is chaos at the cafe as patrons scramble for safety, while the killers jump back in their car and speed off.Underworld figure Gavin Preston was dining outside in Keilor East when he was shot dead. (Facebook)Footage from a nearby street shows two men dump the SUV used for the initial getaway, with one torching the vehicle and accidentally setting his arm on fire.Police allege they used two other getaway cars, planted nearby, before being chauffeured to Sydney, having booked the ride in advance.Prosecutors allege DNA belonging to Mr Tito and Mr Zahabe was found in the dumped getaway cars and on items inside.On Monday, the trial heard Preston had enemies in the underworld who may have had motives to order his death.The trial continues.More Victorian newsDolphin spotted swimming in Melbourne river likely hunting preyTopic:AnimalsDolphin spotted swimming in Melbourne river likely hunting preyTopic:AnimalsElder who was booed reacts to RSL's planned Welcome to Country reviewTopic:Anzac DayPromise of $1b to fix Victorian roads in upcoming budgetTopic:RoadsAround 1,700 women at risk of family violence to be given home security boostTopic:Domestic ViolencePosted 29m ago29 minutes agoTue 28 Apr 2026 at 9:07amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesGirl's suspected abductor had been out of jail…

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