Victoria

Heidelberg West shooting: Police hunt gunman, four arrested

Four people have been arrested and police are hunting a gunman after a shooting in Melbourne's north-east.

A man aged in his 40s, was shot in the shoulder at a home on Malahang Parade in Heidelberg West just before 9am on Sunday. 

Police believe the gunman fled the scene in a car.
Police believe the gunman fled the scene in a car. Photo: Channel 7

He has been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 

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Authorities believe the victim knew the offender, who fled the scene in a car. 

The armed crime squad is investigating the incident, a police spokeswoman said.

Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.