Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man after a police shooting in Doveton on Saturday, 29 March.
The 33-year-old man from Doveton has been charged with four counts of resisting police members and one count each of assaulting police, common law assault and reckless conduct endangering serious injury.
The suspect appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Sunday, 30 March.
On Saturday, officers were called to a welfare check at a residential address on Paperbark Street just before 9am.
While attending, it’s alleged the male, armed with a metal pole, aggressively ran at a police officer who deployed OC spray before police fired a shot.
He was transported to the hospital with minor upper-body injuries before being released and subsequently charged.
An investigation remains underway, with oversight by Professional Standards Command in nature of a discharged firearm.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam or CCTV footage, or with additional information, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
