Victoria Police reported that at approximately 4.10pm, three individuals were gathered near a green Holden Commodore outside a residence on Pearson Crescent in Coolaroo. At that moment, the vehicle turned into the street, and two individuals exited from it.
These two approached a 22-year-old man, firing multiple shots as he attempted to escape down the driveway of the property, eventually fleeing over a fence in search of safety. The assailants left the scene before law enforcement arrived.
The victim later made his way to a hospital in Epping, where he was treated for suspected gunshot injuries. Fortunately, his wounds were deemed non-life-threatening.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting.