Police have released CCTV and are appealing for information on the one-year anniversary of a shooting at the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) clubhouse in Sunshine West.
A 30-year-old Roxburgh Park man self-presented to a hospital in Footscray with a gunshot wound to his lower body shortly before 8pm on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
He was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Police believe the shooting likely occurred at the Rebels OMCG clubhouse on Fairbairn Road in Sunshine West about 7.30pm.
Police have now released CCTV from the night and encourage anyone with any information about the incident or who was involved to come forward and speak to police.
About 6.45pm, a vehicle arrives and appears to canvass the area.
The same vehicle returns just before 7.30pm, and shortly after, a number of offenders can be seen on the CCTV being chased from the clubhouse back towards that vehicle.
A man fires a shot in the direction of the victim while he’s running back towards the car.
In a second clip, three men are captured on another camera running back to the vehicle, before fleeing the scene.
Echo Taskforce Detective Acting Inspector Ash Ryan said any indiscriminate use of a firearm in this manner is concerning for police and, “we will do absolutely everything in our power to bring those involved before the court”.
“Over the past year, detectives have followed up a number of avenues of enquiry in relation to this shooting and we are hopeful that with the release of the CCTV and images, we will have more people come forward with information,” Detective Acting Inspector Ryan said.
“Investigators still believe it was a targeted incident, but we are keen to speak to anyone who has knowledge of those involved and what the motivation for the shooting might have been – whether that be a result of a rivalry between clubs, or an inhouse dispute within the Rebels OMCG.
“We’re also keen to speak to anyone who might be able to identify the vehicle or has information on its current location.
Police are considering the possibility the shooting is the result of a rivalry between outlaw motorcycle gangs or an internal dispute within the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang.
Detective Acting Inspector Ryan said the victim of the incident is not assisting police with their investigation.
The CCTV can be viewed online at: spaces.hightail.com/receive/x9KO2VYAoR
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
