Manhunt after man shot dead in Fitzroy, Melbourne
A man was shot dead overnight in Melbourne’s inner suburbs.
Police rushed to the scene at the intersection of Brunswick Street and King Williams Street in Fitzroy after shots were heard just after midnight on Saturday.
One person, who was in serious condition, died at the scene with the intervention of medical teams.
He has not yet been identified.
Efforts are continuing to catch the attacker, who is thought to have escaped by car.
Officers are investigating, with more than a dozen officers swarming the scene.
According to Sunrise, a car near the scene appeared to have been shot at and its windshield was shattered.
Anyone with information or who has witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, dashcam/CCTV footage is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
More to come.
