Reservoir, Melbourne fatal shooting: Homicide squad probe targeted attack in residential street
A man has been shot dead in a brazen midnight attack in Melbourne overnight, as homicide squad detectives probe whether the shooting was “targeted”.
A man has been shot dead in a brazen midnight attack in Melbourne overnight, as homicide squad detectives probe whether the shooting was “targeted”.
Victoria Police raced to Mahoney’s Rd, Reservoir, in Melbourne’s north about 11.50pm on Tuesday night following reports a man had been shot, before reports of a burnt-out car came in moments later.
“The yet-to-be formally identified man’s death is being treated as suspicious, and a crime scene has been established,” a Victoria Police representative said on Tuesday night.“At this stage, police are investigating if the incident was targeted.”
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Victoria Police said the burnt-out car was found in nearby Thomastown on Robinvale Ave, with witnesses telling Homicide Squad detectives that offenders were seen flee the car in a white coloured vehicle.
“No arrests have been made at this stage and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident remain ongoing.”
WHERE THE SHOOTING TOOK PLACE
