Detectives Probe Shooting During Craigieburn Home Invasion

Armed Crime Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a home invasion where a shot was fired in Craigieburn this morning.

It is believed three offenders broke into a home on Golf View Drive about 12.30am.

A resident of the property, a 55-year-old man, challenged the offenders before one of them discharged a firearm.

The shot struck a glass table in the room.

A 46-year-old woman and a primary school aged child were inside the home at the time of the incident.

There were no physical injuries.

Police were told the three offenders fled the scene in a waiting dark-coloured SUV which was seen driving on Aiken Boulevard.

Detectives are investigating whether the parties are known to each other.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, may have seen the vehicle leaving the scene, with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppers.com.au

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