Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad are investigating after a shot was fired at police in Victoria's west early this morning.
Local members were responding to a report of an erratic vehicle hooning in Browning Street, Portland around 2am.
Upon police arrival at the intersection of Francis and Blair Street, two vehicles - a black Ford sedan and red Ford sedan - were located parked in a row.
Police attempted to intercept the vehicles, and a shot was fired in the direction of the marked police van.
The shot did not impact the police vehicle and no members were physically injured during the incident.
Both Fords then fled the scene at a fast rate of speed.
The black Ford was located deserted approximately an hour later in Ecklin South and seized.
About 7am, the red Ford was observed in Parker Street in Portland.
Three males located approximately 500m away from the vehicle attempted to flee the scene on foot but were arrested by police.
All three were taken into custody and are now being interviewed by police.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
