UFC fighter Suman Mokhtaryan has been shot dead at the age of 33 in a targeted attack

Suman Mokhtarianformer UFC fighter, He was fatally shot In Sydney, in what police believe was a targeted attack. He was 33 years old.

The athlete was reportedly out for a walk in Riverstone on the city’s western suburbs on Wednesday, October 8 when he was killed, per Multiple outlet reports.

Although emergency services were called and an ambulance rushed to care for Mokhtaryan, he died at the scene after being found with gunshot wounds.

New South Wales Police, who are investigating the incident, Issue a statement on Wednesday to address the shooting.

A New South Wales Police statement said: “A man has died in a public shooting in western Sydney today.” “At approximately 6pm today, emergency services were called to Analuki Street, Riverstone, following reports of a shooting.

“Officers attached to Riverstone Police Area Command attended and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was treated by NSW Paramedics, but died at the scene. The man has not yet been formally identified.

“Police established a crime scene and began investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident. A short time later, at around 6.15pm, emergency services were called to Riverstone Road, Riverstone, near Clark Street, to reports of a car fire.

“NSW Fire and Rescue (SIC) crews attended and extinguished the fire, but the vehicle was destroyed. Police have established a second crime scene and are working to determine whether the two incidents are linked.”

Talking to 2GB radio Ben Fordham On Thursday, October 9, the police chief Jason Joyce She described the death as a “horrific experience” for those living nearby.

“It was very rude, and it’s a shame that this happened in our community,” Joyce said. “But we believe it was a targeted attack.”

He added: “My heart goes out to the family of this victim.”

Community member and witness, Natalie Hopwood, He said news.com.au On Thursday she called emergency services after hearing gunshots and seeing the collapsed body of a man.

“I could tell right away he wasn’t alive, otherwise I would have tried to help him,” she told the outlet. “I was outside the front with my young children (aged one and three), and we heard gunshots and then the person drove past our house.

She added: “I called the police immediately, (ran) and checked to see if he was alive, and clearly he was not.”

After news of Mkhitaryan’s death spread, condolences poured in for the fighter who participated in the UFC tournament in 2018 and 2019.

Mkhitaryan’s former student of mixed martial arts, jesse swain, He took to Instagram to reflect on Mokhtaryan’s death

“I couldn’t sleep tonight after hearing the news so I decided to post this now. Firstly I want to say that Suman believed in me more than I believe in myself,” Swain, 25, wrote. “I owe him everything I did in the sport of MMA. Anyone who knew him personally knew how passionate and energetic he was and he expected nothing but the best from you. He pushed me to levels I never thought I would reach when I started my career.”

He continued, “He stopped me from retiring in late 2024 before giving me professional opportunities and personally told me about my potential in the game. I will make sure I fulfill this potential for him. Rest in peace Suman.”