Armed Crime Squad detectives yesterday arrested a seventh person as part of their investigation into the non-fatal shooting of a man in Fawkner in June.
A 57-year-old Epping woman was arrested just after 5pm and interviewed by police in relation to the offences of attempt to pervert the course of justice and assist offender.
She has been released pending further enquiries.
Her arrest follows a previous six arrests on Monday of this week.
An 18-year-old Epping man was charged with attempted murder, non prohibited person possess firearm, theft of motor vehicle and drive whilst suspended.
He was remanded to face Melbourne Magistrates' Court today.
An 18-year-old Lalor man, 20-year-old Meadow Heights woman, 24-year-old Meadow Heights man, 20-year-old Docklands man and a 19-year-old Greenvale man were all arrested.
They have been interviewed by police and released pending further enquiries.
The investigation remains ongoing and police will work with our partner agencies in relation to two men detectives believe were involved in the shooting but have since fled overseas.
This week's activity relates to the non-fatal shooting of a 30-year-old Preston man in Fawkner on Saturday 25 June, and the subsequent car jacking of a woman and her child.
The carjacking victims were not physically injured during the incident.
The Preston man then attended Fawkner Police Station with gunshot wounds and was subsequently transported to hospital in a critical condition.
Detectives believe the shooting was a targeted attack and the investigation into the matter remains ongoing.
Earlier this month police released CCTV and images of two men seen in the area shortly after the shooting and carjacking, as well as a black Ford Fiesta detectives believe is connected to the shooting.
Police are still keen to hear from anyone who might have any information on the men in these images or the vehicle.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
