Gunman on the run after suspected Hampton Park targeted shooting
A Hampton Park home where a man was shot this morning was also the scene for a dramatic police siege two months ago. This morning’s gunman is still on the run as police say the shooting was targeted.
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A MAN was taken to hospital after being shot at a house in Melbourne’s southeast yesterday morning.
Police were called to the Fulham Close property in Hampton Park about 9.30am.
The 30-year-old victim was taken to hospital in a stable condition with lower body injuries and detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have launched an investigation. The gunman is still on the run.
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A dramatic police siege took place at the same address two months ago, when police were captured on video issuing instructions via a loudspeaker for the occupants to come out of the property unarmed at midnight on February 27.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mick Elliott said yesterday’s shooting was targeted but would not comment on whether it was linked to previous shootings in Melbourne.
Prior police involvement at the home has formed part of the investigation.
“There’s nothing we won’t look at,” Snr Sgt Elliot said.
“I understand members of the community may have some concerns about what’s occurred. Rest assured armed crime investigators will investigate thoroughly and do everything we can to understand the circumstances and what has occurred.”
Police at a Hampton Park home where a man was shot this morning in what police believe was a targeted attack. And yes, the car rego outside is the equivalent of “JAILBAITâ€. pic.twitter.com/JMVtfqRARq
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Police believe the victim, also from Hampton Park, was shot in a back room of the house.
A black Holden ute with the registration JAILB-8 was parked out the front yesterday.
A crime scene examination was established after the shooting and the area taped off. Neighbours said residents at the house have unleashed “chaos” in the area since moving in about six months ago.
“It’s been trouble since they came here,” the neighbour said.
“There is always fighting and yelling and cars coming in and out.”
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It is the latest in a surge of gun violence that has claimed the life of eight men in as many weeks in Melbourne.
It comes after a man was shot dead in South Yarra on Friday night, with Daniel O’Shea’s body found at Fawkner Park after witnesses heard multiple gunshots.
Two guns were found by young children at a nearby playground, but the attacker remains on the run.
Mr O’Shea’s death marked Melbourne’s eighth fatal shooting in as many weeks.
Police are keen to speak to any witnesses and anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.