Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man after a police shooting in Doveton yesterday.
The 33-year-old man has been charged with four counts of resisting police members and one count each of assaulting police, common law assault and reckless conduct endanger serious injury.
The Doveton man is due to appear in Melbourne Magistrates' court today.
Officers were called to a welfare check at a residential address on Paperbark Street just before 9am yesterday.
While attending, it's alleged the male, armed with a metal pole, aggressively ran at a police officer who deployed OC spray before a shot was fired by police.
He was transported to hospital with minor upper-body injuries before being released and subsequently charged.
An investigation remains underway with oversight by Professional Standards Command as is normal practice when a police firearm is discharged.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
