Roxburgh Park: Driver found with suspected gunshot wound after crashing through park fence
A man is fighting for his life after being found with a suspected gunshot wound following a crash in Melbourne’s north on Sunday evening.
Police were called to Roxburgh Park around 7pm after a white Toyota couple drove through a park fence and crashed into a tree near the corner of Donald Cameron Drive and Bridgewater Road.
Along with injuries believed to have been sustained from the crash, the 30-year-old driver from Reservoir, had a suspected gunshot wound to the lower body.
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“The exact circumstances surrounding the matter are yet to be determined but police believe this is a targeted incident,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.
Armed Crime Squad detectives were called to the scene to investigate the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
