<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Two men accused of killing a much-loved 26-year-old man in an allegedly targeted attack have faced court, one with an injured wrist and another withdrawing from drugs.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Kwar Ater, 26, was shot on the corner of Elizabeth and Franklin streets, in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/melbourne" rel="" target="_blank" title="Melbourne's CBD"><span>Melbourne's CBD</span></a><span>, about 3.40am on September 7.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound, however he could not be saved and died from his injuries.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/nrl-star-brandon-smith-to-fight-drug-and-betting-charges-in-court/223b02ae-aadc-48e2-a42e-2ec3feb9364f" target="_blank"><strong><span>NRL star hit by media scrum before facing court</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Two men, aged 23 and 22, faced Melbourne Magistrates Court today, each charged with murder.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Ater Koth faced the court in person and Moses Laula via video link from Melbourne West police station, as the cells at the court's custody centre were full.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Laula's defence lawyer Alana Reader asked for her client to be seen by a nurse while in custody, as he had an injury on his wrist and required a prescription for nerve damage.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/melbourne-murder-shooting-kwar-atel-court/521b6839-7c96-4ccb-a4cb-8ced8c406b79" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Meanwhile, Koth was vulnerable in custody due to his age and has been withdrawing from prescription drugs since his arrest, his lawyer told the court.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Magistrate Gregory McNamara requested both men be seen by nurses in custody.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/ben-and-jerrys-ice-cream-partner-leaves-business/f12dfa71-4e61-4895-9e19-51b7137e6634" target="_blank"><strong><span>Why Ben and Jerry's co-founders split after nearly 50 years</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They did not apply for bail and were each remanded, to return to the court on January 21 next year.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Four men were arrested at South Melbourne yesterday, with assistance from Victoria Police's Special Operations Group, but two of the men were released without charge pending further inquiries.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police previously said the shooting was "targeted" and the parties knew each other.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Ater's family have been "shaken by the tragic loss of our brother", who was loved by many in the community.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"A staple in our family, a prominent figure in our community and an amazing person who touched the lives of everyone who knew him," Akert Alaat said on a fundraiser for his funeral, which has reached almost $19,000.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/kmart-australia-facial-recognition-technology-privacy-commissioner/5ebee930-ea99-4075-80d2-199e0d93e6f8" target="_blank"><strong><span>Kmart's use of facial recognition technology unlawful, Privacy Commissioner finds</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"To know Kwar is to know kindness, patience, love and loyalty.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Our community as a whole are currently suffering, as senseless acts of violence continue to hurt and burden families of innocent victims."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He was a member of Point Cook Centrals Sporting Club, which held a candlelight vigil for Ater on September 13 to "say goodbye to loving brother and friend".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Shortly after his death the club said Ater was a senior ruckman in division one, who always lifted up his teammates and was a "a true mate to so many".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We are absolutely shattered and he will be deeply missed by every single one of us," they wrote on Facebook.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a 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