Son finds father’s dead body in Templestowe Lower home

A dad found dead by his son in his Templestowe Lower home has been identifed as the owner of a popular Northland restaurant.

Police are investigating after a man was found dead in Templestowe Lower. Picture: Josie Hayden

The owner of a popular dumpling bar has been identified as the man murdered in his Templestowe Lower home on Friday night.

Vincent Chi, 57, the owner of China Bar at Northland Shopping Centre, was found dead in his Michael St property about 11.15pm.

Vincent Chi died in his Templestowe Lower home.

The father of three’s youngest son made the gruesome discovery and called police.

His daughter told the Sunday Herald Sun it was a “very sad time” for the family, but would not comment further.

Detective Sergeant Sol Solomon of the homicide squad said Mr Chi had died “a very violent death”.

“We have a man killed in his own home under very violent circumstances. It’s extremely disturbing,” he said.

Sgt Solomon confirmed a weapon had been used in the vicious attack, but would not give details. He said police had been called by the man’s adult son.

Graeme Floody, who lives next door, said Mr Chi was “a perfect neighbour”.

“We never heard much from there — I used to mow the nature strip when it got too long but that’s about the extent of our interaction,” he said.

The man was found dead in his Michael St home. Picture: Josie Hayden

Sgt Sol Solomon speaking outside the Michael St property.

Another neighbour said Mr Chi was a softly spoken and polite man.

Teresa Scilipoti, who lives several houses away, said Mr Chi’s murder had been a shock. “I walk the dog around here all the time and never see or hear anything from that house,” she said.

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Police have not yet identified any suspects.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au