Homicide Squad investigate CBD incident

Detectives from the Homicide Squad are investigating after a man died in hospital following a shooting in Melbourne’s CBD early this morning.

Emergency services were called to the corner of Franklin and Elizabeth streets just before 4am on Sunday, 7 September following reports of a gunshot.

A short time later, a 26-year-old Seabrook man presented at a Parkville hospital with what appeared to be a gunshot wound.

He died from his injuries shortly after.

Whilst the exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still being determined, initial enquiries indicate that this was a targeted incident.

At this stage no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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