Detectives from the Homicide Squad have charged a man as part of their investigation into the 2023 fatal shooting of Mohammed Keshtiar in South Yarra.
A 23-year-old Narre Warren man was arrested in Dandenong this afternoon with assistance from the Special Operations Group.
Today's arrest follows the death of Keshtiar in South Yarra almost two years ago.
It's alleged shortly after 11.35pm on Friday 4 August 2023, Keshtiar and a male associate were walking along Almeida Crescent when an oncoming vehicle approached them.
The vehicle then slowed down and a number of shots were fired, with Keshtiar struck several times.
His associate was not physically injured during the incident and managed to flee the scene to safety.
The car then stopped and a person from the vehicle fired several more shots at Keshtiar before it was driven from the area.
A number of witnesses attempted to administer first aid before emergency services arrived and Keshtiar was conveyed to hospital where he later died.
The Narre Warren man has been charged with murder and conduct endangering life.
He will appear in Melbourne Magistrates' Court this evening.
