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Police Suspect AFL Star's Car Was Used in Drive-by Shooting

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 11 – Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was cleared after police ruled out his involvement in a drive-by shooting targeting a 71-year-old man, believed to be a case of mistaken identity, police said.

  • On June 11, a drive-by shooting occurred in Glen Iris where three shots were fired at 71-year-old Douglas Lee’s vehicle while he returned home, and the shooters fled in a four-wheel drive.
  • Police suspect the four-wheel drive involved was registered to AFL player Jamarra Ugle-Hagan but have ruled him out as a suspect after questioning him and investigating the incident.
  • The Western Bulldogs Football Club confirmed they are aware of the incident and are confident that Jamarra was neither involved nor in control of the vehicle for a considerable period prior to the shooting.
  • Ugle-Hagan revealed on a June 3 podcast that he had to give his car to a mate because he did not trust himself driving due to mental health struggles, and he has fully cooperated with police since.
  • The incident left Lee shocked but unharmed, police consider it a likely case of mistaken identity, no charges have been laid, and the Bulldogs continue supporting Ugle-Hagan as he works through a management plan.
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The Age broke the news in Australia on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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