A man has been shot by police following an incident in Narre Warren.
Police were called to a restaurant on Lauderdale Road – believed to be KFC – following reports of people causing trouble about 2.45pm on Monday 24 May.
Officers were confronted with an agitated man wielding an edged weapon who charged at them.
A police firearm was discharged and the man was struck to the lower body.
He received a non-life threatening injury and was conveyed to hospital.
Ambulance Victoria confirmed one person was taken to hospital in a stable condition with lower body injuries.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
As per standard protocol following a police shooting, detectives from the Armed Crime Squad will investigate the incident with oversight from Professional Standards Command.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
