Police Release CCTV Footage in Search for Suspect in Melbourne Targeted Shooting

Investigators appeal for public assistance after a 49-year-old man was lured to a random address and shot in a planned attack in October 2024.

A 49-year-old man was shot in the ankle on October 3, 2024, in Fawkner, Melbourne, after being lured to a random address under the pretense of providing a trade job quote.
The suspect fled the scene in a white 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 with cloned plates, which remains unlocated.
CCTV footage and a composite image of the suspect, described as being of African appearance, approximately 182cm tall, with a slim build, dark hair, and brown eyes, have been released by police.
The victim sustained serious injuries, with the bullet passing through his left ankle and hitting his right foot, requiring ongoing treatment.
Authorities emphasize that while the attack was targeted, it posed risks to innocent bystanders in the residential area and urge anyone with information to come forward.