A doting dad proved the extent of his love for his 12-year-old son when he shielded the young boy from getting shot in an attack. Sadly, the man couldn’t witness the praises from social media users, as he was killed in the process. Here are the details.
A Good Day Turns Tragic
What began as a normal day for celebrity chauffeur Taha Sabbagh and his young son on March 2, 2023, turned out to be one of the most tragic days for the 40-year-old’s family.
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Details Of The Incident
According to reports, Taha was on his way to drop his son at the gym during the early hours of the day when at least two gunmen began shooting at his black Mercedes SUV.
Taha Shields His Son
Immediately, the chauffeur’s selfless fatherly instincts kicked in, and he wrapped his arms around the 12-year-old, shielding him from the bullets.
Taha Loses His Life
Unfortunately, the luxury car driver’s actions cost him his life. Reports revealed that Taha died at about 6:30 am on Carlingford Street in Sefton, Western Sydney.
Taha’s Uncle Shares His Thoughts
Following the tragic occurrence, Taha’s uncle, Nasser Sabbagh, chatted with Daily Mail , where he expressed his thoughts on the horrifying incident.
Nasser Describes Taha With Good Words
While speaking, Nasser rhetorically asked why people killed other people. He further described Taha as a good and quiet man with no criminal record, adding that the deceased spent time with his kids.
How Will Taha Be Remembered?
Another relative told the outlet that he wanted the heroic chauffeur to be remembered as a father, brother, uncle, and cousin.
Taha’s Last Social Media Post
Indeed, Taha was a loving dad who made sure to flaunt his kids on social media. According to reports, the man’s last upload was a video of his son practicing punching, blocking, and dodging with a trainer.
Eye Witness Grants Interview
Following Taha’s tragic demise, an eyewitness opened up about the circumstances surrounding the luxury car driver’s death.
Inside The Eye Witness’s Account
The witness, identified as Steven, told the outlet that he heard about six gunshots and the sound of a car screeching away. Immediately, he rushed over to where the sound came from, only to be greeted by a gory sight.
Steve Finds Taha In A Pool Of Blood
Steve confessed that he saw Taha’s son screaming, “Help my dad’s been shot!” The witness then looked inside the vehicle and saw Taha in front of the car, bleeding and slumped over the console.
Taha Was Still Alive
Steve further explained that it was obvious that someone had shot Taha, as blood was everywhere. But despite being hit by six bullets, the man seemed to still be alive.
Taha Dies At The Scene
Shortly after, the police and the paramedics arrived, and all hands were on deck to save Taha’s life, but sadly, their efforts were futile, and the man died at the scene.
The Police Believe It Was A Targeted Attack
The NSW Police Detective Superintendent, Danny Doherty, has revealed that the shooting is most likely a targeted attack. However, further investigations will be done to ascertain if Taha was the intended target.
More Thoughts From The Police
Danny explained that Taha was not well known to the police. However, he was associated with people who were well known to the police and had strong criminal activity connected to them.
Taha’s Friends Believe It’s A Case Of Mistaken Identity
The luxury car driver’s friends are also convinced that the incident is a case of mistaken identity. Meanwhile, friends and family have been spotted at Taha’s home, mourning the tragic loss.
Many Pay Respect To The Dead
According to reports, there have been various cars on Taha’s residential street, with many paying their respects and consoling one another.
Men And Women Troop To Taha’s House
Two white marquees were reportedly set up on the driveway as men and women sat beneath the many plastic chairs scattered across the front yard.
It Has Been Emotional For Friends And Family
A glimpse of the emotional environment was seen as one man cleaned his face with a tissue while a woman wrapped her arm around another woman’s shoulder as they walked toward the house.
