Detectives charged a man today as part of an investigation into a home invasion in Deer Park and a targeted shooting in Fawkner in 2024.
A 19-year-old Coburg man was taken into custody around 11am this morning.
In relation to the Deer Park incident, the man has been charged with kidnapping, aggravated home invasion with a firearm, false imprisonment, assault, theft of motor vehicle and committing an indictable offence while on bail.
In relation to the shooting, he was charged with intentionally causing serious injury, recklessly causing serious injury, reckless conduct endangering life, possessing drug of dependence, possessing cartridge ammunition, theft of motor vehicle and handling stolen goods.
He was due to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
The first incident occurred on Monday, August 4 last year when armed offenders allegedly forced entry to a home in Ballarat Road, Deer Park about 5am.
The victim was allegedly assaulted and forced from the property. He was later released and reported the incident to police.
A 19-year-old Truganina man was charged over the incident in September 2024.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information on illicit firearm activity can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
