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.
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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
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