Police to investigate Box Hill fatal shooting as “targeted”

Victoria Police has confirmed it will be treating the fatal shooting of a man in Box Hill in the early hours of Thursday morning as a “targeted” attack.

What happened: Emergency services responded to reports of an altercation at a high-rise apartment building on Whitehorse Road about 1.50am on Thursday, with residents evacuated for a number of hours.

Police have not formally identified the man who died at the scene.

Homicide Squad detectives have established a crime scene and are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au