Police officers on Saturday cordoned off the area near Macaulay Station and established a crime scene. No one has been arrested or charged in connection with the death.
- Advertisement -
Distressed loved ones gathered at the scene on Saturday morning, comforting each other and making phone calls.
Rumble said the shooter had not yet been identified and that police were conducting additional patrols, but there was nothing to suggest an ongoing risk to the community.
Loved ones of the deceased man gathered at the scene in North Melbourne on Saturday morning.Credit: Joe Armao
- Advertisement -
He could not confirm how many shots were fired in the incident or what the man was doing before his death.
“A lot of specialist resources have been allocated, including local police,” Rumble said at a press conference.
“Our real goal here today is to follow down and identify all avenues of inquiry and ensure that the victim’s family are supported at this horrible time.”
- Advertisement -
Rumble said that “emotions were high” in the area after the man’s death, with vision showing fights breaking out in the streets near where the body was found.
Police at the scene.Credit: Joe Armao
“We want to take this opportunity to appeal for those witnesses to come forward and to speak to police … our priority here is to support the family … and bring those offenders to account.”
- Advertisement -
The man’s body was removed from the scene at 12.30pm. Investigators could be seen scouring the ground and taking photos along Langford Street during the afternoon.
- Advertisement -
Macaulay Road remained closed between Boundary Road in North Melbourne and Stubbs Street in Kensington in both directions at 1pm. Access was restricted to emergency vehicles only.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash cam/CCTV footage, or any information, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppers.com.au.
Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. Get it here.
