The victim of a shooting on a property north of Molong has been identified as the president of the Central West chapter of the Bandidos motorcycle gang.
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The body of Shane De Britt was found inside a home in Eurimbla, about 70-kilometers north west of Orange.
The 60-year-old senior member of the notorious gang had suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
MAP: The body of a man was found north of Molong on Tuesday ...
About 10.50am on Tuesday, police and emergency services responded to reports a man had been shot at a property on Catombal Road.
A crime scene was established at the property and examined by specialist forensic officers.
The State Crime Command's Homicide Squad, assisted by Criminal Groups Squad and Orana Mid-Western Police District detectives, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the man's death under Strike Force Kerrison.
As part of their ongoing inquiries, detectives are canvassing the local area, and speaking with Mr De Britt's family, friends, and associates.
They are investigating links to outlaw motorcycle gang activity in the area.
Investigators are appealing to the community for any information that may be able to assist with their inquiries.
They are also seeking any dash-cam vision from vehicles travelling in the vicinity of Catombal Road on Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Vision can be handed into any police station or uploaded to Crime Stoppers online.
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