A seventh person has been charged by Homicide Squad detectives who are investigating the shooting murder of a senior member of the Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang in the Central West earlier this year.
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A 39-year-old man was arrested at Orange about 2.45pm on Wednesday and charged in relation to the murder of Bandidos OMCG Central West chapter president Shane De Britt near Wellington.
The 39-year-old was taken to Orange Police Station following his arrest on Wednesday, and he was charged with murder and participating in a criminal group and contributing to criminal activity.
The man was refused bail to appear at Orange Local Court on Thursday.
Police and emergency services found the body of 60-year-old De Britt inside a home when they responded to reports a man had been shot at a property on Catombal Road, Eurimbla, about 50 kilometres south of Wellington about 10.50am on January 14 this year.
He had suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
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, commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death under Strike Force Kerrison.
So far during the investigation, strike force detectives have arrested six men and a 34-year-old woman.
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All seven were charged over their alleged roles in the shooting murder and remain before the courts.
Investigations under Strike Force Kerrison are continuing.
Anyone with information that may assist Strike Force Kerrison investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
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