Police appeal for information following fatal shooting in Keysborough

Homicide Squad detectives are appealing for public assistance following a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 22–year-old-man in Keysborough last night, Victoria Police say.

Police have been told six men aged in their 20s were in a garage at a residence on Church Road about 9.55pm.

It is believed one man was leaving the garage via a laneway when a number of shots were fired at the premises.

The Keysborough man was shot to the chest and died at the scene.

Two other Keysborough men received single gunshot wounds and no one else was injured.

A 23-year-old received a gunshot wound to the arm and 22-year-old received a gunshot wound to the leg.

They were both taken to hospital where they remain in a stable condition.

It is believed a dark coloured 4WD or similar type vehicle was seen leaving the scene and detectives are appealing for any witnesses.

Investigators are keen to speak to anyone that may have seen any suspicious vehicles or suspicious activity in the area.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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