Today, officers from the Serious Organised Crime Division’s Cold Case investigation team and Tasmania Police Forensic Services have returned to the scene of the murder of Shane Barker at Campbell Town.

“We have returned to the crime scene to conduct a number of Forensic examinations which have been identified during the course of the review of this matter,” said Detective Sergeant Mark Lopes.

“Specific information identified during the review indicated a number of possible locations that we are going to examine to search for evidence, in particular, bullet casings.

“We will be conducting a number of other Forensic examinations in conjunction with Tasmania Police Ballistic experts to identify any other specific areas of interest,” said Det. Sgt Lopes.

“In particular, we will examine locations where the shooter may have hidden prior to and during the cowardly shooting of Shane Barker which led to him sustaining 4 bullet wounds.

“The evidence reviewed by Cold Case investigators indicates that Mr Barker was ambushed whilst in the process of securing his vehicle in the garage at his home on that evening.

“The evidence also supports that the murderer knew Mr Barker’s movements and laid in wait for him to arrive home before commencing his cowardly crime.

Tasmania Police would like to thank the public for their support and information received during this investigation and in particular those people who have supplied information since the announcement of the recent reward increase. Investigators are currently reviewing that information.

Investigators are keen to hear from anyone who may have information about this matter and encourage them to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.