Victoria
Police investigate drive-by shooting at Caroline Springs home
Police are investigating after multiple shots were fired at a house and car in Caroline Springs overnight before the offenders fled.
Police are investigating after a residential property and a vehicle were targeted in a drive-by shooting in Melbourne's western suburbs overnight. The incident occurred in Caroline Springs, where multiple shots were fired before those responsible fled the scene.
According to reporting by a wire service, Victoria Police officers were called to the suburban street following reports of gunfire. Investigators quickly established that shots had been directed at both a house and a car parked at the property, leaving visible damage.
At this stage of the investigation, many key details surrounding the shooting remain unconfirmed. Police have not yet released information regarding how many offenders were involved in the attack, what kind of vehicle they used to escape, or the specific type of firearm that was discharged.
It is currently unclear whether anyone was inside the home when the shots were fired, and authorities have not reported any injuries or casualties arising from the incident. The motive behind the shooting also remains unknown, and investigators have not confirmed if the property was specifically targeted or if the attack is linked to other recent events in the region.
Local residents have been spoken to by police as part of the initial inquiry, and officers are searching the immediate vicinity for physical evidence and witness reports. Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen suspicious vehicles or activity in Caroline Springs around the time of the shooting.
Watch for updates from Victoria Police as investigators review local CCTV footage and appeal for dashboard camera recordings from the area.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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