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Fatal Stabbing on Chapel Street Sparks Police Investigation

A 30-year-old man known to police has died after a fight involving multiple people in Melbourne's nightlife district, with authorities probing possible crime group links.

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Police believe five or six people were involved in an altercation on Chapel Street in Melbourne.
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Overview

  • The victim, a 30-year-old Mickelham man, succumbed to stab wounds after a fight on Chapel Street around 1:30 am on Sunday.
  • Police have identified five to six individuals involved in the altercation, which began at one end of the street and lasted a short time.
  • Investigators recovered a gun or imitation gun and a bottle at the scene, assessing their connection to the fatal injuries.
  • Authorities do not believe the attack was random and are exploring potential links to organized crime groups.
  • No arrests have been made, and police are urging witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.