Three people shot at Yarraville in Melbourne’s west

A young woman has died and her husband is fighting for his life after the Yarraville couple was ambushed at their home in broad daylight.

Police are investigating whether a man shot a woman dead, critically wounded her husband then turned the gun on himself.

The man is suspected of lying in wait and ambushing the couple in a horrific New Year’s Eve tragedy at Yarraville, in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Linda Musai died at the scene and her husband Veton suffered critical injuries after they were allegedly taken by surprise at about 10.30am yesterday.

The alleged offender, 55, was taken to hospital under police guard.

Yarraville shooting victims Lindita and Veton Musai.

The couple was ambushed in their Yarraville home.

The female, 25, and Mr Musai had just arrived at the Salisbury St property when they came under attack.

Mr Musai was last night fighting for his life while the injured alleged assailant remained under police guard at the Alfred Hospital.

The Herald Sun understands the man had previously come to the attention of police, but not for years.

Homicide squad investigators were last night trying to establish a motive for the alleged attack, which happened while other family members were at the property.

A gun was later discovered on public land at the end of Salisbury St.

Police at the scene of a shooting in Yarraville. Picture: Andrew Henshaw

Police at the scene of a suspected murder at Salsbury St Yarraville. Picture: Andrew Henshaw

Friends and family comfort each other outside a house where three people were shot in Yarraville. Picture: Andrew Henshaw

The weapon was removed by police and will undergo ballistic examination.

Investigators spoke to residents from nearby properties about what they had seen or heard.

There were emotional scenes as devastated family members comforted one another at the scene.

The couple had been married for about a year.

Lindita worked at Colliers International real estate agency in the city and Veton at the National Australia Bank.

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Police said the investigators were looking for no one else in relation to the incident.

“There is no ongoing risk to the community,” a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit the website.