Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian has been shot dead while walking on a suburban street in Sydney’s west, after surviving previous failed attempts on his life.

The professional fighter turned coach was killed near the corner of Annaluke St and Riverbrae Ave at Riverstone about 6pm on Wednesday night.

Emergency services were called to the scene just after 6pm following reports of a shooting.

Officers from Riverstone Police Area Command found a man with gunshot wounds. He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, but died at the scene.

Police established a crime scene and launched inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian. Picture: Richard Dobson Source: News Corp Australia

Police Superintendent Jason Joyce told reporters late on

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