Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad are today releasing CCTV and images and appealing for public assistance after a man was found with a gunshot wound to the head in Frankston North earlier this month.
A 36-year-old man was shot during what police will allege was an altercation with a group of people at an address on Armata Crescent about 7.15pm on Monday, 4 November.
The Dandenong man was taken to hospital where he remains with life altering injuries.
Investigators have today released CCTV footage and images of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, likely between 18-25 years old, with a lean build, light brown hair and a distinctive tattoo visible on the outside of his lower right leg.
It is believed the same man was involved in an aggravated home invasion earlier that day in Raymond Avenue, Frankston just before 6pm. Investigators believe this incident was linked.
Eight people have already been charged with a range of offences in relation to these incidents, including:
• A 17-year-old Bentleigh boy
• An 18-year-old Frankston North woman
• A 21-year-old Mornington man
• A 22-year-old Frankston North man
• A 23-year-old Mornington woman
• A 24-year-old Cranbourne North man
• A 26-year-old Carrum Downs woman
• A 29-year-old Carrum Downs man
A 28-year-old Cranbourne North woman was arrested and released pending further enquiries.
Anyone who recognises the man or with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Quotes attributable to Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Dave Shannon:
“The outcome of this incident has been devastating for a young family – a 36-year-old man remains in hospital with life altering injuries.
“Investigators are very keen to speak to anyone with knowledge of this incident – particularly anyone who recognises the man in the images.
“We ask that people look closely at the images and the CCTV and if you have any information, please come forward and speak to police and as always, this can be done anonymously via Crime Stoppers.”
