Armed Crime Squad detectives have this afternoon charged a man as part of their investigation into a non-fatal shooting in Collingwood in January.
Search warrants were executed this morning at residential addresses in Hallam and Narre Warren.
A 19-year-old man from Narre Warren has subsequently been charged with intentionally cause serious injury, recklessly cause serious injury and theft of motor vehicle.
He will appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court later today.
Today's activity follows an incident where emergency services were called to Vere Street, near Palmer Street, after two boys were located with gunshot wounds about 1am on Friday, 24 January.
A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
It is understood a large group of people were fighting on Hoddle Street prior to the shooting.
Detectives believe the incident was a targeted attack.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
