Melbourne underworld theory develops after Aussie shot dead in Bali
The incident happened in the Badung region, a little over 10km north of Kuta.
Zivan Radmanovic, aged 32 and with strong ties to Melbourne, has been identified as the man shot dead. Mr Radmanovic's wife was in the villa but not physically injured.
A second Melbourne man, Sanar Ghanim, aged in his 30s, was also injured in the attack. Mr Ghanim has links to high-profile slain underworld figure Carl Williams and was jailed in 2015 for his involvement in a non-fatal shooting in Melbourne.
Speaking to media, Badung Police chief Arif Batubara, said the 32-year-old died at the scene, while the second man was rushed to hospital for treatment. Zivan Radmanovic was killed in Bali. Pictured with wife Jazmyn Gourdeas Credit: Unknown / Supplied
'A shooting incident has happened. There are two victims, both Australian nationals,' he said.
'We cannot yet determine the motive for this shooting and also who the perpetrator is until our investigation is complete,' Mr Batubara said.
On Saturday, the police chief said police were yet to make any arrests.
A statement from a Bali Police spokesman, the ABC reports, details the incident. Badung Police Chief Arif Batubara says a motive at this stage is unclear. Nine News Credit: Channel 9
Mr Radmanovic's wife was woken just after midnight by her husband's screams, the official statement says.
The woman had been covering her face with a blanket, but saw a man wearing a bright orange jacket and dark helmet. She told police she saw the man shoot her husband in the bathroom, before fleeing.
Shortly after she heard more gunshots and Mr Ghanim screaming from his room.
She ran out of a bedroom, found her husband on the floor and Mr Ghanim bleeding, the ABC reports. The Casa Santisya villa, about a 40-minute drive north of Kuta. Google Credit: Supplied
Witnesses reportedly saw a man on a scooter in a green 'online ride-hailing' jacket, dark helmet and a face mask or cover who said 'I can't start my bike' in a strong Australian accent.
Mr Radmanovic died at the scene from gunshot wounds. Mr Ghanim was taken to BIMC Hospital in Kuta District. Local police confirmed the incident unfolded in a villa at Munggu in Bali's Badung Regency on Friday night. Credit: 7NEWS / supplied
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it was 'providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian who died in a shooting incident in Bali'.
'We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time.
'DFAT stands ready to provide consular assistance to another Australian injured in the same incident.'
Mr Ghanim has a child with the stepdaughter of slain Melbourne underworld kingpin Carl Williams.
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