Joe Antoun's killing barbaric, says brother Nemer Brother: 'He helped more than he hurts' The brother of shooting victim Joe Antoun from Strathfield says he was a 'gentle man' and a loving father. PT2M6S http://www.smh.com.au/action/externalEmbeddedPlayer?id=d-2zitl 620 349 December 17, 2013 - 5:04PM The brother of a Sydney man shot dead in front of his family says the execution-style killing of his younger sibling was "barbaric" and has urged the "cowards" responsible to turn themselves in. Joe Antoun, 50, was shot four to five times at close range when he answered the door of his house in Jersey Road, Strathfield, about 9.35pm on Monday. Paramedics tried to revive Mr Antoun but he died at the scene. Nemer Antoun, brother of Joe Antoun who was shot dead in Strathfield.. His wife, Tegan, and their twin six-year-old daughters were at home. Nemer Antoun, 53, said his brother's death had destroyed his family and begged the perpetrators to give themselves up. Hand yourself in, guys. I certainly wish that maybe you can confront your demons," Mr Nemer said. Joe Antoun, who had links to the construction industry, was a "gentle man," who "helped more than he hurts," his brother said. Nemer Antoun said Joe was a loving father and wanted to raise his daughters in a safe, beautiful country. Neighbours in Jersey Road, Strathfield, after the killing of Joe Antoun. [The way he died] was barbaric. No one deserves to die that way. All I can say is that the guy is not a criminal, he had done what he wanted to do in life. Police are now looking for a man, possibly wearing a hooded jumper, who was seen leaving the area moments after the victim was shot. It appears the shooting has been targeted. However, it's too early in the investigation to elaborate any further at this time.