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Police investigate Cranbourne East shooting

Police are investigating a shooting incident in Cranbourne East in the early morning of Monday 26 August.

A 58-year-old man was shot.

Detectives have been told the man’s daughter called him at about 12.25am while driving to say she believed an unknown man was following her in another vehicle.

The man instructed his daughter to return to their Benedetto Court home and he waited out the front for her to return.

When she pulled up at about 12.30am, a white station wagon also pulled up in the street.

The man approached the car and an altercation with the driver ensued.

The driver got out of the vehicle and pushed the man, before shooting him in the abdomen.

He then left the scene in the vehicle.

The man’s daughter immediately called triple zero and neighbours came out to render medical assistance.

The man was subsequently conveyed to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

At this time police are treating it as a random attack and have not been able to establish any connection between the man and his daughter and the offender.

Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who has information about the incident or who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area, particularly involving a white vehicle.

Police would also like to speak with anyone from the area who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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