Armed Crime Squad detectives have this afternoon charged a man and a woman following an incident where shots were fired in Glenroy in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
With assistance from the Special Operations Group, a 42-year-old Roxburgh Park man was arrested this afternoon at a Keilor East residential property.
A 43-year-old Keilor East woman also present at the property was taken into custody.
Both have been interviewed by investigators, and the 42-year-old man has since been charged with:
- discharge firearm at vehicle
- reckless conduct endanger life
- common law assault
- (2) prohibited person possess firearm
- possess firearm in contravention of a firearm prohibition order
- use firearm in contravention of a firearm prohibition order
- drive at a speed dangerous
- (x2) drive whilst disqualified
- possess methyl amphetamine
- possess firearm in contravention of a firearm prohibition order
- possess ammunition
A second search warrant was executed at a Hadfield address, where a 31-year-old man was arrested with the assistance of the Dog Squad.
The Hadfield man has since been charged with a number of offences including:
- drive at a speed dangerous
- prohibited person possess firearm
- possess firearm in contravention of a firearm prohibition order
- commit indictable offence whilst on bail
Both men will appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court later today.
The 43-year-old woman was released pending further enquiries.
Shortly after midnight on Wednesday, 20 August, a 29-year-old Fawkner man was travelling westbound on the Western Ring Road entrance ramp in a white Lexus, when it will be alleged the driver of a white Honda CRV stopped the vehicle in front of him.
A second vehicle, a white Toyota Camry, then pulls up behind him on the right. The driver of the first vehicle exits the car, before approaching the victim's vehicle.
The man accelerates, and he continues driving westbound on the Western Ring Road.
Shortly after, the two vehicles catch up to the man, before firing a number of shots in the direction of his vehicle.
A number of bullets struck the car, but the man was not physically injured during the incident.
The two offending vehicles then allegedly flee the scene, travelling southbound on the Tullamarine Freeway.
The victim continues northbound on the Tullamarine Freeway before stopping at a petrol station, where he calls Triple-Zero.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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
