Man shot by Police
A man has died after being shot by police in
The 29 year old was fatally wounded in the head and chest after he was pulled over by police on the corner of
Two passengers, the deceased’s de facto in her 20s and a man in his 40s, were unharmed and were taken to Saint Kilda Police Station on firearm offences.
The incident was part of an ongoing investigation into a gang related murder in which the deceased was a suspect. Superintendent Sandra Neitz of the Police Media Unit said that 20 special armed offices and homicide detectives were part of the operation.
The road had been blocked and neighbors had been warned. No capsicum spray was used and it was unclear how many shots were fired. Local man Joel Price said he saw a woman on the ground being arrested. “Sounded like fire crackers going off, police were running around everywhere” he said.
No identity of the man has been released but he has been revealed to be a night club security agent with prior convictions for firearm and drug offences.
Last night the road remained closed as police continue to speak to witnesses. Police urge anyone who saw the incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The 5 offices directly involved in the shooting continue to work and are receiving counseling.
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