Man shot dead in Reservoir in suspected targeted killing
A man was shot dead in Reservoir on Tuesday night. Police are investigating it as a targeted attack.
A man was shot dead on Mahoney's Road in Reservoir, Melbourne's north, at about 11:50pm on Tuesday. A burned-out vehicle was discovered nearby in Thomastown on Robinvale Avenue.
Offenders fled the scene in a white car. Police are investigating whether the vehicle fire is connected to the shooting.
The victim has not been formally identified. Homicide Squad detectives are leading the investigation.
No arrests have been made. The shooting is the latest in a series of recent shootings across Melbourne.
- Tuesday night, about 11:50pm
- Time
- White colored car
- Suspect vehicle
Why it mattersIt shows growing targeted violence in Melbourne. This raises questions about gang-related activity and crime groups operating in the city.
AustraliaThe killing is part of a troubling pattern of shootings in Melbourne, adding pressure on Victorian police to contain organised crime violence.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·theage.com.au
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