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Police investigate fatal shooting in Melbourne's north-west

ABC Australia · Jun 20, 2026, 10:35 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Victoria Police is investigating after a man was fatally shot.
  • About 12:15am, officers were called to North Street in Ascot Vale, where they found the man with suspected gunshot wounds.
  • "He was taken to hospital in a critical condition but later died," a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

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Victoria Police is investigating after a man was fatally shot. (ABC News: Danielle Bonica)

Link copied Share Share article. A man in his 30s has been fatally shot in Melbourne's inner-north-west overnight.

About 12:15am, officers were called to North Street in Ascot Vale, where they found the man with suspected gunshot wounds.

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