Young Pharmacist Murdered in Bellfield Home, Suspect Charged

Kum Chuan Leong, a 29-year-old pharmacist, was found dead in his Melbourne home; a man has been arrested and charged with his murder.

Kum Chuan Leong, known as 'KC', was discovered dead in his Bellfield townhouse on Wednesday morning.
A 54-year-old man with no fixed address was arrested nearby and charged with murder; he is set to appear in court.
KC was a respected member of Eastern Health's pharmacy team, recognized for his leadership and mentorship.
Leong recently completed a Master of Clinical Pharmacy and purchased his home earlier this year.
Neighbors reported hearing screams the night before his body was found, and police had responded to a disturbance call.