In the wake of a grim murder investigation underway in the bustling heart of Sydney, a young man of just 19 years has been indicted. Masei Tavui, the prime accused, was brought to book by the formidable Liverpool Police on a lethargic Tuesday afternoon.
In a dramatic episode, five sturdy officers of the riot squad bore down on the doors of Tavui’s residence nestled in Austral, at the break of day, 7:15 am, to execute a search warrant in earnest. The grim specter of their presence on the premises was caught by the ever-present electronic eye – the camera.
The thorough examination of the property saw these officers poring over every detail to prove their charge, even engaging the shirtless Tavui and eventually leading him away from his dwelling and into custody. His demeanor, surprisingly, was as calm as still water even as he sat shackled in handcuffs, partaking in discussions with the lawmen before he was whisked away in a paddy wagon.
The search delivered the missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle the police were grappling with — “clothing relevant to their investigation” — which was subsequently seized for extensive forensic examination, as announced by the NSW Police.
Rewinding back to the horrific night of the murder, at 3:40 pm sharp on July 29, the always-on-call police were drawn to Donnelly Street in Balmain following a distressed call reporting an assault. Arriving at the scene, they were met with the horrifying sight of Dejan ‘Danny’ Radulovic critically wounded in the head and torso, injuries allegedly inflicted by brutal violence and stabbing.
Despite the frantic efforts of paramedics to stabilize Radulovic at the scene and rush him to the sanctuary of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, the stalwart medical team ultimately proved unsuccessful. A detailed autopsy report revealed an additional gunshot wound adding to the tragic circumstances of the 29-year-old’s demise.
The unraveling narrative suggests that Radulovic had been embroiled in a heated altercation with two men before they made their escape in a white Jeep. Notably, Radulovic was on parole linked to drug supply charges at the time of his demise. The aforementioned vehicle was located abandoned in Five Dock shortly after the fateful incident with a firearm discovered inside.
The legal system demonstrated its unerring grip as bail was rejected for Tavui, who is scheduled for a court appearance before the Liverpool Local Court on an upcoming Tuesday. An another unidentified individual connected to Radulovic’s murder remains under the scrutiny of the court, charged with being an accessory to the murder.
