Advertisement

Gunshots fired as police incident unfolds at rural property

A man is dead after being shot in suburban Melbourne.

A man is dead after being shot in suburban Melbourne.

Police have responded to gunshots at a property in Victoria’s Gippsland region, with a major incident unfolding on Thursday afternoon.

Victoria Police said they were investigating reports of gunshots at a property in Dumbalk North, east of Leongatha.

Officers are on scene as part of an ongoing investigation.

A spokesperson confirmed there were reports of shots fired at the rural address.

No police members have been injured.

The Herald Sun reported the incident was a “siege” involving a gunman.

Dumbalk North is about 160km south-east of Melbourne.

Topics: victoria
Advertisement
Stay informed, daily
A FREE subscription to The New Daily arrives every morning and evening.
The New Daily is a trusted source of national news and information and is provided free for all Australians. Read our editorial charter.
Copyright © 2025 The New Daily.
All rights reserved.