A 28-year-old man has escaped injury after multiple shots were fired at him during a targeted shooting in Greenvale, Melbourne’s north, with police now searching for the person responsible.
The incident occurred on Galileo Place at about 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, when the man was reportedly exiting his vehicle outside a residence. Victoria Police said multiple shots were fired at him from another vehicle before the offender fled the area.
What Happened in the Greenvale Shooting?
According to police, the victim was outside a residence on Galileo Place when the shooting took place.
The 28-year-old man was not physically injured despite the gunfire. Police said officers were told that he was getting out of his vehicle when shots were fired in his direction.
News footage reported by 7NEWS showed a dark-coloured vehicle approaching the property before a person got out and fired several shots toward the man. The victim was seen moving away from the gunfire and reaching safety.
Police are now conducting a manhunt as they work to identify the person involved.
Police Treat Shooting as Targeted Attack
Victoria Police said investigators are treating the incident as targeted.
The police assessment means investigators believe the 28-year-old was specifically targeted rather than the shooting being a random incident. However, authorities have not publicly provided a confirmed motive for the attack.
A neighbouring house was also reportedly struck by one of the bullets, according to media reports.
Police have not reported any other physical injuries from the shooting.
Previous Attack Also Reported
Further reports have indicated that the 28-year-old man may have been the subject of another attack in recent weeks.
7NEWS reported that the man’s family vehicle was allegedly firebombed during an earlier after-dark incident. Police have not publicly established whether that incident and the Greenvale shooting are connected.
Investigators are expected to examine any possible connection as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Police Appeal for CCTV and Dashcam Footage
Detectives from the Fawkner Divisional Response Unit are investigating the firearms incident.
Victoria Police is appealing to anyone who witnessed the shooting or has CCTV, security-camera or dashcam footage from the area to come forward.
The investigation remains active, and police have not announced any arrests in connection with the shooting at the time of the latest official update.
Greenvale Shooting Investigation Continues
The Greenvale shooting has raised concerns following the reported gunfire in a residential area, but authorities have confirmed that the intended 28-year-old victim survived without physical injury.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, the identity of the offender and the motive remain under investigation.
Anyone with information that could assist detectives is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information released by Victoria Police and current media reports. The shooting is being investigated as a targeted incident, but no motive or connection to any previous incident has been officially established. Details may change as the police investigation continues.