Investigation into Rye shooting continues

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two people in Rye. The search continues to locate a gunman who fled the scene.

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Police are investigating a double shooting fatality and a gunman is on the loose. Photo: AAP/Supplied.

Homicide Squad detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two people in Rye. The search continues to locate a gunman who fled the scene.

Police are yet to determine the exact circumstances, however, police believe a man and a woman attended the address before becoming involved in an altercation.

A male resident of the property and a female who attended the property were both found with gunshot wounds and died at the scene.

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The deceased male is believed to be a 29-year-old Rye man while the deceased woman is yet to be formally identified.

Police believe the parties involved were known to each other.

Homicide Squad detectives are keen to speak to anyone who may have information about the current whereabouts of the man or the identity of the woman involved.


Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

SOURCEVictorian Police
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