Wollert: Police investigate ‘suspicious’ death after man shot in suburb north of Melbourne
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a man’s death after he was shot dead on Thursday night.
Victoria Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a man’s death after he was shot dead in Wollert on Thursday night.
Emergency services were called to a Gypsum Drive property in the suburb about 29km north of Melbourne, after reports of gunshots about 5.30pm.
A police spokesman said in a statement provided to the Nightly the 42-year-old man died after suffering “injuries consistent with a shooting”.
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Homicide detectives continue to investigate the incident, which they believed may have been ”targeted”.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information that could assist officers with the investigation are urged to contact Crime Stopper on 1800 333 000. Reports can be made anonymous.
