A homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot in Melbourne’s north west shortly after leaving a nightclub. Emergency crews were called to North Street, Ascot Vale, about 12:15am on Sunday where a man in his 30s was found with suspected gunshot wounds.
Victim died in hospital
He was taken to hospital in a critical condition but later died, a Victoria Police spokesperson confirmed. The victim had reportedly left a nightclub with hundreds of other people shortly before he was attacked.
Police homicide squad detectives have established a large crime scene, with evidence markers, the victim’s backpack, and blood still visible at the scene. Three cars in the area are also under investigation.
Police appeal for information
“Police are yet to establish where or how the man obtained his injuries,” police said in a statement. Anyone with information or CCTV footage of the area at the time of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report online.
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