Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad are investigating after a man was shot in the upper body in Maidstone yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 6 June).
It is understood a number of people attended the Omar Street address to threaten the occupant of the house around 4.30pm. A scuffle ensued and the firearm was discharged.
A 35-year-old Braybrook man self-presented to a nearby hospital a short time later with non-life threatening injuries.
A number of other occupants inside the property at the time were not physically injured during the incident.
Four people were arrested at the scene including a 29-year-old Broadmeadows woman, a 34-year-old Footscray man, a 29-year-old Braybrook man and a 35-year-old Braybrook man but were subsequently released pending further enquiries.
Police believe the incident was targeted and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that can assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
