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Police investigate fatal shooting in Melbourne's north

ABC News Australia •
October 27, 2026 • 06:49 PM
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Homicide detectives are at the scene of the fatal shooting in Reservoir and say a burnt-out car found several kilometres away may be linked to the incident.

Police investigate fatal shooting in Melbourne's north

A crime scene has been set up at the site of the fatal shooting in Reservoir. ( ABC News )

A man has been shot and killed in Melbourne's north overnight.

Emergency services were called to reports of a man being shot at Mahoneys Road, Reservoir about 11:50pm.

Victoria Police said the man had not yet been identified and his death was being treated as suspicious.

Police have set up a crime scene and homicide detectives are investigating whether the shooting was a targeted incident.

A burnt-out car believed to be linked to the shooting was found in Thomastown. ( ABC News )

A short time after the shooting, a vehicle was found burnt out in Robinvale Avenue in Thomastown.

Victoria Police said the burnt-out car appeared to be linked to the shooting.

People were seen leaving the scene of the car fire in a white coloured vehicle.

Police have asked anyone who witnessed the shooting or car fire to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.

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