Authorities in Victoria, Australia are investigating a suspected targeted killing following the death of a 30-year-old man believed to be Patrick Longordo, reportedly the son of former Mongols chapter president Joseph Longordo. The shocking incident has prompted a major homicide investigation after the victim’s body was discovered near a children’s playground in Tarneit early Friday morning.
According to police, investigators believe a group of armed men forced their way into a home in South Morang around 3:00 a.m. Reports indicate the intruders were carrying machetes when they entered the residence, where the victim was believed to have been asleep at the time. Detectives say the man was assaulted before being forcibly taken from the property and dragged into a dark-colored vehicle. Authorities confirmed that another adult and two children were inside the home during the incident but were not physically harmed. The terrifying ordeal has left the local community shaken as investigators continue gathering evidence.
Approximately 90 minutes later, at around 4:30 a.m., a body matching the victim’s description was located on Bruny Drive in Tarneit. Police have not yet formally confirmed the identity of the deceased, though multiple reports have linked the victim to Patrick Longordo. Investigators are also examining whether a burnt-out vehicle discovered in nearby Eynesbury may be connected to the homicide. Authorities believe the attack was targeted, but no arrests have been announced at this stage.
Homicide Squad detectives continue to appeal for information from the public as the investigation remains active. The tragic incident has generated widespread concern throughout the region as residents await further updates from police regarding the circumstances surrounding the deadly crime.
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