VICTORIA POLICE
Armed Crime Squad detectives are investigating after a man was shot by Police in Doveton this morning.
Officers were called to a welfare check after neighbours reported an argument between a man and a woman at a residential address on Paperbark Street just before 9am.
“Prior to police arrival, it’s believed the pair left the address separately, and officers were not required,” Victoria Police said in a statement.
Police were then called to the same address just after 10.30am, where officers attempted to speak with a male at the front of the residence.
It’s alleged the male, armed with a metal pole, aggressively ran at a police officer who deployed OC spray before a shot was fired by police.
The 33-year-old man was transported to hospital with minor upper-body injuries and remains under police guard.
A crime scene has been established while detectives investigate to determine what occurred.
An investigation into the incident in underway with oversight by Professional Standards Command as is normal practice when a police firearm is discharged.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
