In brief
A 55‑year‑old man was killed in a shooting in Melbourne’s northern suburbs on Tuesday night, and police are treating the death as suspicious. Investigators are examining ties to organised crime and whether the case is linked to other recent shootings in the area. The gunman remains at large as authorities search for witnesses and evidence.
A 55‑year‑old man was shot and died in Melbourne’s northern suburbs on Tuesday night, with police treating the death as suspicious. The incident took place in the suburb of Reservoir, about 11 km north of central Melbourne, around 11:50 p.m., according to a police statement released Wednesday by the Metropolitan Police Service.
Police say the victim was lured out of a relative’s home before being shot repeatedly in the upper body. The man, identified by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation as Elias Serevetas, was killed on the scene and emergency services were called shortly after the shooting.
Investigation teams from the homicide squad are examining the shooting as a possible targeted attack. Officers also suspect the victim may have had links to serious or organised crime, and are looking into whether the death is connected to other recent shootings in Melbourne.
Evidence found at the scene included a black Lexus that had burned out within the nearby area of Thomastown. A white Toyota Corolla was also observed leaving the site of the wreck, according to police and ABC reports.
As of Wednesday afternoon, the gunman remained at large. Police are appealing for witnesses and any information that could help locate the suspect and clarify the motive behind the attack. Authorities are on high alert amid concerns that the incident may be part of a broader pattern of violent crime in the city.
