Detectives investigate non-fatal shooting in Broadmeadows

Armed Crime Squad detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a non-fatal shooting in Broadmeadows yesterday afternoon.

Police were called following reports a man had sustained a gunshot wound in Central Avenue on 7 October about 3.15pm.

It is believed the 31-year-old man was involved in a verbal altercation with another man who was sat inside a parked dark-coloured sedan.

Detectives were told the male driver of the sedan fired a shot at the victim.

The 31-year-old man was taken to hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.

The vehicle fled north along Central Avenue towards Stanhope Street.

Investigations are ongoing and detectives believe the people involved are known to each other.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppers.com.au.

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