Armed Crime Squad detectives yesterday arrested five people following a non-fatal shooting in Lalor last Sunday.
With assistance from the Special Operations Group, a 23-year-old Box Hill man was arrested at a residential address on Station Street in Box Hill on Wednesday, 14 January.
He has since been charged with 14 offences including reckless conduct endanger life, intentionally cause injury, prohibited person use firearm and possess loaded firearm in public place.
The man faced Melbourne Magistrates' Court last night and was remanded to appear again on 8 April.
A further four people present at the address were arrested, including:
- A 23-year-old Thomastown man who was charged with possess drug of dependence and possess prohibited weapon. He was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates Corut on 2 March 2026.
- A 19-year-old Richmond man, a 20-year-old Lalor man and a 22-year-old North Melbourne woman. All three were released and are expected to be charged on summons.
Detectives seized a handgun, imitation firearm, cocaine and cash during the search.
Yesterday's arrests follow an incident on Sunday, 11 January where police will allege shots were fired in a carpark on Mosaic Drive about 3.30am.
A 29-year-old man was driven to hospital to be treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body.
Police believe the incident was targeted and that parties involved were known to each other.
Anyone with information on illicit firearm activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an anonymous report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
