Armed Crime Squad detectives are investigating following a shooting in Campbellfield this afternoon, Victoria Police say.
Investigators were called to a shopping centre on Sydney Road after receiving reports a man had been shot just after 3.30pm.
Police have been told a man armed with a firearm approached the victim in the car park before shooting him a number of times.
The offender then fled in what is believed to be a red Holden Commodore and was seen heading towards the Dallas area.
The victim received life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by ambulance.
Investigators also received reports of a number of shots being fired near the intersection of Riggall and Blair street, Broadmeadows a short time later.
Police are investigating the circumstances however it is believed a number of shots were fired into the air and a car matching the same description was also seen in the area.
No one else was injured in the incident.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers.
