Man dead, another seriously injured following drive-by shooting in Melbourne’s west

Police are on the scene of a shooting outside a pool hall in Melbourne’s west overnight.

One man has died and another is seriously injured after a drive-by shooting in Melbourne’s west overnight.

At least one gunman is on the run after several shots were fired from a moving vehicle outside the All Stars Lounge pool hall in Ravenhall at about midnight, police said.

Emergency services were called to the venue on Westwood Drive soon after and found one man with serious injuries.

He was rushed to hospital for treatment.

Police are scouring the scene of the shooting overnight. Picture: David Crosling

The shooting took place outside a pool hall in the city’s west. Picture: David Crosling

Soon after another man presented himself to hospital with life threatening injuries, according to Victoria Police.

He has since died.

Homicide squad detectives, local police and detectives were scouring the scene on Sunday morning and have cordoned off the area.

Forensic police could be seen collecting evidence – including what appeared to be a hatchet – and canvassing the roadways for bullet casings.

A police officer picks up a hatchet at the scene. Picture: David Crosling

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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