Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a man’s body was discovered at a residence in Deer Park yesterday afternoon, Victoria Police say.
Emergency services were called to an address in Erin Square about 4.25pm after the body of a man was discovered inside a house.
Investigators believe the 49-year-old Deer Park man may have been deceased at the premises for more than week before being discovered by a visitor and neighbour.
The exact circumstances surrounding the man’s death are yet to be established; however investigators believe he received one or more gunshot wounds.
It has been reported to police that an unknown number of possible gunshots were heard at the address.
Detectives believe the man has not been seen since Thursday 15 June, and are appealing for anyone who heard gunshots or witnessed suspicious activity in the area, between then and the present day, to contact Crime Stoppers.
Police also believe the man was running a sewing or textile type business from the premises, and investigators are appealing for anyone who may have had business dealings with the man to contact Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
