Man arrested over fatal Gnangara shooting

Joshua Colin Duperouzel. PIC: WA Police

Police have arrested a 25-year-old man in relation to a fatal shooting in Gnangara.

Joshua Colin Duperouzel was taken into custody in Belmont after an earlier appeal by police for information on his whereabouts.

Inquiries are ongoing.

The arrest comes after 34-year-old Joe Versace was shot dead at a workshop on Sydney Road on Thursday afternoon.

Police believe the incident is bikie-related.

Several properties across Perth including a home in Greenfields have been raided in response to the shooting.

Detectives are also seeking information regarding the movements of a black BMW X5 which was found abandoned in Glen Forrest on Thursday afternoon.

It is believed the vehicle may have been present at the scene of the shooting in Gnangara.

Anyone with information on the movements of this BMW in the northern and eastern suburbs on Thursday is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.

Information can be provided anonymously.

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