BROADMEADOWS, VIC. — Armed Crime Squad detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a non-fatal shooting after police were called following reports that a 31-year-old man had sustained a gunshot wound on Central Avenue, Broadmeadows, at about 3.15pm yesterday.
Detectives believe the 31-year-old man was involved in a verbal altercation with another man who was sitting inside a parked dark-coloured sedan.
Detectives were told the male driver of the sedan fired a shot at the victim.
The 31-year-old man was taken to hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
The vehicle fled north along Central Avenue towards Stanhope Street.
Detectives believe the people involved are known to each other.
Investigations are ongoing.
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au.
