Police are investigating after a Braybrook man was shot in the upper body in Maidstone on Thursday afternoon.
Police said it is understood a number of people attended the Omar Street address to threaten the occupant of the house about 4.30pm on June 6. A scuffle ensued and the firearm was discharged.
A 35-year-old Braybrook man self-presented to a nearby hospital a short time later with non-life threatening injuries.
A number of other occupants inside the property at the time were not physically injured during the incident, according to police.
Four people were arrested at the scene – a 29-year-old Broadmeadows woman, a 34-year-old Footscray man, a 29-year-old Braybrook man and a 35-year-old Braybrook man – but were released pending further inquiries.
Police believe the incident was targeted and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information that can assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
