Armed Crime Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances after a man was shot by police this morning in Doveton.
Officers were called to a welfare check after neighbours reported an argument between a man and a woman at a residential address on Paperbark Street just before 9am.
Prior to police arrival, it's believed the pair left the address separately, and officers were not required.
Police were then called to the same address just after 10.30am where officers attempted to speak with a male at the front of the residence.
It's alleged the male, armed with a metal pole, aggressively ran at a police officer when a shot was fired by police.
The 33-year-old man was transported to hospital with minor upper-body injuries and remains under police guard.
A crime scene has been established while detectives investigate to determine what occurred.
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/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
