Police arrest trio following fatal Box Hill shooting

Victoria Police has confirmed it is investigating the shooting as a “targeted” attack.

Victoria Police has arrested three people in relation to the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man in Box Hill in the early hours of Thursday morning.

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.

  • Late Thursday evening, Homicide Squad detectives arrested two 47-year-old men from Bonnie Brook and a 27-year-old Maryborough woman, with the trio set to be interviewed in relation to the incident.

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