Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a second person following an incident where a man was shot in Hampton earlier this month.
The 18-year-old from Frankston was arrested by Armed Crime and Fugitive Squad detectives at a property in Frankston on Monday, 29 July.
He was subsequently charged with intentionally cause serious injury, conduct endangering life, contravene firearm prohibition order, possess ammunition, possess firearm, possess methylamphetamine and criminal damage by fire.
The man was remanded in custody and will appear before Melbourne Magistrates' Court today.
A firearm, ammunition and alleged drugs were also seized by police.
The charges follow an incident where emergency services were called to Prince Street shortly before midnight on Wednesday, 9 July following reports a man had been shot.
Police will allege a 38-year-old Hampton man, and a 23-year-old Hampton woman approached a stationary vehicle before the man was shot in the upper body.
He was conveyed to hospital to be treated for serious injuries.
The woman was not physically injured during the incident.
Police believe the incident was targeted and parties involved were known to each other.
A 41-year-old Carrum Downs man was also charged by Armed Crime Squad detectives last week in relation to the incident.
He was charged with prohibited person in possession of firearm, contravene firearm prohibition order, possess firearm related items, traffick methylamphetamine and possess ammunition.
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.
