Australian Man Killed, Another Critical After Bali Villa Shooting
A tragic shooting at a luxury villa in Bali has left one Australian man dead and another fighting for life, sparking a major manhunt by Indonesian police. The victims, Zivan Radmanovic and Sanar Ghanim, both from Melbourne, were targeted in a brutal late-night attack near Munggu Beach in the Badung region. The violent incident has shaken the popular tourist destination and raised urgent safety concerns for Australians abroad.
17 Shell Casings Recovered as Police Hunt Two Armed Suspects
The attack took place at Villa Casa Santisya, with authorities confirming that Radmanovic, 32, was killed instantly, while Ghanim, 34, remains in intensive care at Sanglah Hospital in Denpasar. Forensic teams discovered 17 bullet casings and two intact bullets in the villa’s bathroom, indicating the victims were ambushed at close range.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing two masked gunmen arrive on a scooter around midnight. One suspect wore an orange jacket and dark helmet, while the other was seen in a green jacket, black face mask, and dark helmet. The attackers reportedly spoke English with an Australian accent, according to shocked villa guests.
Radmanovic’s wife, Gourdeas Jazmyn, described the harrowing moment she awoke to her husband’s screams. Fearing for her life, she hid under a blanket as bullets tore through the villa. She and other guests—including Ghanim’s wife and a third tourist—miraculously escaped injury.
Motive Still Unknown Amid Autopsy Delay and Heightened Security Alert
Authorities say the motive remains unclear, with no evidence yet linking the victims to local criminal activity. Investigations are ongoing, and the Australian Consulate has been contacted for support. An autopsy on Radmanovic’s body has been delayed pending family approval, and DFAT has expressed condolences while providing consular assistance.
The incident has sparked renewed concerns about tourist safety in Bali, a favourite getaway for many Australians. Officials are urging travellers to remain vigilant as the manhunt for the shooters continues. Police are examining CCTV footage and gathering witness statements in a race to identify the gunmen.
The Bali villa shooting serves as a grim reminder that even in paradise, unexpected violence can occur. As investigators pursue leads, families await answers in what has become one of the most shocking attacks on Australian citizens in Indonesia in recent years.
