Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have today charged a man as part of their investigation into two separate incidents in 2024 including a home in invasion in Deer Park and a targeted shooting in Fawkner.
A 19-year-old Coburg man was taken into custody around 11am this morning.
In relation to the shooting, he has been charged with intentionally cause serious injury, recklessly cause serious injury, reckless conduct endangering fife, possess drug of dependence, possess cartridge ammunition, theft of motor vehicle and handle stolen goods.
The man has also been charged with kidnapping, aggravated home invasion with a firearm, false imprisonment, assault, theft of motor vehicle and commit indictable offence whilst on bail in relation to the Deer Park incident.
He will appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court later today.
The first incident occurred on Monday, 5 August, 2024 when armed offenders allegedly forced entry to a home in Ballarat Road, Deer Park about 5am.
The victim was allegedly assaulted and forced from the property. He was later released and reported the incident to police.
A 19-year-old Truganina man was previously charged in September 2024.
The second incident occurred on Wednesday, 3 October when emergency services were called to Denys Street in Fawkner to reports a man had been shot just after 9.30am.
Investigators will allege a 49-year-old Lalor man had been lured to the address under the pretence of providing a quote for a trades job.
Upon arrival, police will allege a man exited a vehicle before running towards the victim and shooting him in the left ankle.
He then returns to the vehicle and flees the scene.
Police believe the incident was targeted.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information on illicit firearm activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
