A member of the Australian Federal Police who was shot at police headquarters has died in hospital.
The female officer was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital from the AFP office in La Trobe Street about 5.45pm on Monday night in a critical condition and died a short time later.
More Victoria News Videos
- Video duration
- 00:23
AFP officer dead after shooting at ...
AFP officer dead after shooting at Melbourne HQ
Federal police officer has died in hospital after being shot at the Melbourne AFP headquarters on Monday afternoon. Courtesy Seven News Melbourne.
Up Next
Snake on car shocks Melbourne driver
- Video duration
- 00:26
- Video duration
- 00:26
Snake on car shocks Melbourne driver
Snake on car shocks Melbourne driver
Python mysteriously appears on windscreen of a woman's car in Albert Park. Vision courtesy Seven News.
Up Next
Woman injured in Preston police pursuit
- Video duration
- 01:47
- Video duration
- 01:47
Woman injured in Preston police pursuit
Woman injured in Preston police pursuit
A woman is seriously injured after a driver trying to elude police crashes into her car on Bell Street in Preston, with the offender in hospital under police guard. Courtesy ABC News.
Up Next
New juvenile prison planned site angers locals
- Video duration
- 02:04
- Video duration
- 02:04
New juvenile prison planned site angers ...
New juvenile prison planned site angers locals
Werribee South residents are outraged after the Andrews government announces plans to build a $288 million juvenile prison near the state-government-planned development hub, the open range zoo and the historic Werribee mansion. Vision courtesy Seven News Melbourne.
Up Next
Sydney's hottest nights on record
- Video duration
- 01:01
- Video duration
- 01:01
Sydney's hottest nights on record
Sydney's hottest nights on record
Sleepless in Sydney with two nights recording a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius.
Up Next
Summer deluge soaks Melbourne
- Video duration
- 00:58
- Video duration
- 00:58
Summer deluge soaks Melbourne
Summer deluge soaks Melbourne
There's been more than 50mm of rain in the Dandenongs, and wild weather across Melbourne, with a top of 19 degrees today.
Up Next
Australian killed in jet-ski accident
- Video duration
- 00:22
- Video duration
- 00:22
Australian killed in jet-ski accident
Australian killed in jet-ski accident
A 20-year-old Victorian woman has been killed when jet-skis collided in waters off the Thai tourist island of Phuket. Vision: Channel Seven
AFP officer dead after shooting at Melbourne HQ
Federal police officer has died in hospital after being shot at the Melbourne AFP headquarters on Monday afternoon. Courtesy Seven News Melbourne.
"It is with great sadness I can confirm one of our police officers has died in Melbourne as a result of a gunshot wound," AFP Commissioner Andrew Colvin said in the statement on Tuesday morning.
He said the incident would be investigated by Victoria Police and that a report would be prepared for the Coroner.
"Our colleague's death is not believed to be suspicious.
"My thoughts are with her loved ones and the broader AFP family who are dealing with the loss of one of our own."
Victoria Police initially reported a person received a gunshot wound while in the building.
MEDIA STATEMENT: An update from @AFPCommissioner Andrew Colvin on the Melbourne office incident pic.twitter.com/NmEUQItQQv
— AFP National Media (@AFPmedia) February 6, 2017
More to come
If you are troubled by this report, experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide, you can call Lifeline 131 114 or beyondblue 1300 224 636 or visit lifeline.org.au or beyondblue.org.au.