Police are calling for witnesses after a police car was rammed and a police firearm was discharged in Coolaroo this morning.
Officers were called to a premises on Somerton Road about 3am after reports the rear of a business had been rammed and a burglary was in progress.
Members were quickly on scene and it is alleged a truck and a sedan were seen at the premises.
As they drove off, a police car was rammed by the truck and sedan.
Shots were fired by an officer at the sedan.
It is unknown if the shots made contact with either vehicle but they left the area.
Fortunately the officers were not injured.
An investigation into the incident in underway with oversight by Professional Standards Command as is normal practice when a police firearm is discharged.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
