Former Comanchero motorcycle gang enforcer Lesley Jade Grantham, known ominously as 'Lethal Lesley', has broken his silence after surviving a brazen daylight shooting that targeted his Perth home.
The ex-bikie spoke briefly with media outside Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where he was facing unrelated driving charges, just days after gunmen opened fire on his Parmelia property in the city's southern suburbs.
'I'm just happy to be alive, to be honest with you,' Grantham told reporters when questioned about the weekend attack that left his home riddled with bullet holes.
Police Hunt for Shooters in Organised Crime Probe
Major police resources have been deployed to investigate Saturday's targeted shooting, which occurred around 4:30 pm at Grantham's Parmelia residence. Detectives from the Gang Crime Squad are leading the investigation into what authorities believe was a calculated attack linked to organised crime networks.
'We're treating this as a targeted incident, and we're pursuing a number of active leads,' a police spokesperson confirmed.
Violent Past Catches Up with Former Bikie
Grantham's notorious history with the Comancheros includes previous convictions for violent offences during his time with the motorcycle gang. His 'Lethal Lesley' moniker stems from his reputation as an enforcer within the organised crime group.
The shooting comes amid ongoing tensions within Australia's bikie landscape, with Western Australia experiencing several high-profile incidents involving motorcycle gang members in recent months.
Forensic teams have spent days examining the crime scene, collecting ballistic evidence and door-knocking neighbours in hopes of identifying the perpetrators and their getaway vehicle.
Anyone with information about the shooting has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers as the hunt for Grantham's attackers continues.
