November 12th 2024.
Police in Melbourne's western suburb of Weir Views are urging residents to remain in their homes as they try to negotiate with an armed man who is currently holed up in a property on Leon Drive. According to a spokesperson for Victoria Police, the man allegedly fired shots at officers before retreating into the house. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the incident.
Authorities have cordoned off the surrounding area as they work to resolve the situation. Updates will be provided as they become available. In the meantime, heavily armed police have been spotted on rooftops and patrolling the nearby streets in response to the standoff.
As the situation unfolded, police quickly descended on the house in question and were able to safely remove a toddler and another individual from the premises. However, the alleged gunman is still believed to be inside and a search is ongoing.
Weir Views, located approximately 35 kilometers from Melbourne's city center, is currently at the center of this tense situation. Residents are being asked to stay inside and avoid the area for their own safety. More updates are expected to come as authorities work to bring the situation to a peaceful resolution.
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