Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man in Hillside this morning.
Emergency services were called to reports that a man had been stabbed at a Chris Court address about 6.50am.
When police arrived they located a male on the front lawn of the property, with critical injuries.
The officers attempted CPR but the man sadly died at the scene.
They were then confronted by another man armed with an edged weapon.
Police attempted to negotiate with the man before he advanced toward them.
Officers discharged a firearm and the male was struck to the lower body.
He has been taken to hospital under police guard and is in a critical but stable condition.
A female occupant of the address who witnessed the incident was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident, and it is believed those involved were known to each other.
Homicide Squad detectives will investigate the death of the yet to be formally identified male.
Armed Crime Squad will investigate the firearm incident with oversighted by Professional Standards Command, as per protocol when a police firearm is discharged.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
