January 4th 2025.
A tragic incident in Melbourne's north has resulted in the death of a 60-year-old man, who was allegedly shot in the stomach while outside a property on Gentles Avenue. The victim, a Craigieburn man, passed away in hospital two weeks after the shooting took place on December 20.
Following the incident, two men caught the attention of the police when they arrived at the hospital with injuries. One of them, a 20-year-old from Yarraville, remains under police guard in the hospital while the other, a 22-year-old from Westmeadows, has been released and is now facing charges.
The 22-year-old appeared in Melbourne Magistrates' Court this evening to face his charges. At the time of the shooting, authorities were looking into the possibility of the incident being linked to organised crime. Witnesses reported hearing loud noises and a vehicle speeding away from the scene.
The victim was found by officers on a nature strip, suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries. According to information received by 9News, the victim had gone to visit a friend at the address when he was shot.
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