Armed Crime Squad detectives last week obtained warrants to arrest two men as part of their investigation into the non-fatal shooting of a man in Fawkner in June 2022.
The two 19-year-old men are both still believed to be overseas.
The men will be charged with attempted murder and other serious criminal offences upon their return to Australia.
A court date is yet to be set.
The arrest warrants follow the non-fatal shooting of a 30-year-old Preston man in Fawkner on Saturday 25 June, and the subsequent carjacking of a woman and her child.
In August, an 18-year-old Epping man was charged with attempted murder, non prohibited person possess firearm, theft of motor vehicle and drive whilst suspended.
A number of other people were interviewed by police but released pending further enquiries.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
Quotes attributable to Assistant Commissioner Bob Hill, Crime Command:
“This has been an exhaustive investigative effort by Crime Command led by the Armed Crime Squad and is testament to the work undertaken by a range of a partner agencies – both in Australia and abroad – to identify these men.
“I am confident that in the fullness of time these two individuals will be arrested and extradited back to Australia where they will face their day of reckoning at court.
“We understand that incidents such as this – the shooting and subsequent carjacking – cause significant concern across the broader community.
“It’s critical that those who choose to engage in this kind of violent behaviour understand that they will be identified.
“Police will ensure that all necessary resources are utilised to identify those responsible and hold them to account.”
