Ricky Brockdorff charged with attempted murder after Docklands shooting, Point Cook siege

An alleged fugitive has been charged with attempted murder after being arrested in a dramatic siege in Point Cook.

Alleged fugitive Ricky Brockdorff has been charged with attempted murder over the shooting of a woman in Docklands.

The 32-year-old faces eight charges over the July 17 shooting, which sparked a 10-day manhunt and ended with a dramatic siege in Point Cook on Tuesday.

His charges include attempted murder, possessing a firearm in contravention of a prohibition order, intentionally causing serious injury, unlicensed driving and retaining stolen goods, among others.

The alleged shooting victim, a 25-year-old Hoppers Crossing woman, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police escort Ricky Brockdorff from the scene of the siege. Picture: David Crosling

The Docklands shooting unfolded outside an apartment complex on Rakaia Way just after midnight on July 17.

Brockdorff faced a late-night court hearing on Tuesday, where he did not apply for bail.

He will return to Melbourne Magistrates’ Court for a committal mention on October 19.

Police claim Mr Brockdorff spent more than a week in hiding before his arrest at a Point Cook home about 1.50pm on Tuesday following an hours-long siege.

Special Operations Group officers swarmed Lemongrass Circuit, wearing ballistic vests and carrying firearms during the tense negotiations.

Brockdorff was considered dangerous, given his access to firearms and the lengths he allegedly went to in avoiding capture.

The victim, who knew Mr Brockdorff, was lucky to survive and remains in a serious condition in hospital.

Heavily armed police outside the home. Picture: David Crosling

Teams of heavily armed police negotiate with a man inside the home.

An angry group of people yelled at Mr Brockdorff as he was escorted into the back of a police van.

With his hands cuffed behind his back, Mr Brockdorff yelled back at them before police pushed him into the vehicle and drove away.

It is not known what connection Mr Brockdorff has to the house in which he took shelter. There are reports several people, including children, were led from the house during the siege.

No one was injured, though paramedics were on standby.

About 24 hours earlier, the public was put on high alert to look out for Mr Brockdorff in connection with the shooting.

They were warned not to approach him, and to instead call triple-0 if they saw a man with distinctive tattoos, including a teardrop, under his right eye.

Police say the situation is no threat to the public. Picture: David Crosling

Detective Inspector Dean Thomas, of the Armed Crime Squad, said the woman’s shooting was a deliberate and targeted attack.

Police believe Mr Brockdorff and the victim were involved in a dispute inside the Docklands flat before the shooting.

The woman sustained bullet wounds when she returned to her car.

It is believed she managed to get back to her building, where she was found soon after by emergency services.

Mr Brockdorff fled the scene, sparking a major manhunt that ended in his arrest.

Inspector Dean had warned that anyone who harboured the man would face the full force of the law.

This could form part of the armed crime squad investigation.