Three people have been charged following an incident where a gunshot was allegedly fired at police in Portland yesterday morning.
Local members were responding to a report of an erratic vehicle hooning in Browning Street, Portland about 2am.
Upon police arrival at the intersection of Francis and Blair streets, two stolen vehicles – a black Ford sedan and red Ford sedan – were located parked in a row.
Police attempted to intercept the vehicles, and a shot was allegedly fired in the direction of the marked police van.
The shot did not impact the police vehicle and no members were physically injured during the incident.
Both Fords then fled the scene at a fast rate of speed.
The black Ford was located deserted approximately an hour later in Ecklin South and seized.
About 7am, the red Ford was observed in Parker Street in Portland.
Three males located about 500m away from the vehicle attempted to flee the scene on foot but were arrested by police.
Portland Crime Investigation Unit detectives, with assistance from the Armed Crime Squad, charged three males overnight in relation to the incident.
A 17-year-old Portland boy was charged with two counts of theft of motor vehicle and possess cannabis.
He was remanded in custody to appear before a children’s court at a later date.
A 20-year-old man, of no fixed address, was charged with two counts of theft of motor vehicle and was remanded to appear in Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court today.
A 27-year-old Portland man was charged with an unrelated incident of obtain property by deception and remanded to Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court today.
It’s believed a fourth person remains outstanding.
Armed Crime Squad detectives are continuing to investigate the firearms incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
