Man Shot Dead by Police During Assault in Yarra Junction

Download IPFS

A man has been fatally shot by police in Victoria’s Yarra Junction after officers responded to reports of a violent assault on Wednesday evening.

Victoria Police confirmed that two officers were dispatched to a residential property on Warburton Highway around 5:30pm, following an emergency call reporting that a woman was being attacked.

Upon arrival, officers witnessed a man actively assaulting the woman. According to police statements, one of the officers discharged their firearm during the confrontation, striking the man.

Emergency medical services, including ambulance crews, were immediately called to the scene. Despite efforts to resuscitate him, the man was pronounced dead on site.

The injured woman was flown by air ambulance to a Melbourne hospital, where she remains under treatment for serious injuries. Her current condition has not been publicly disclosed.

The incident has triggered an internal investigation overseen by Victoria Police’s Professional Standards Command, as is standard procedure in police-involved shootings. Officers involved in the incident will be assessed and may receive welfare support.

Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved, and investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the incident.

The Warburton Highway remained partially closed for several hours while forensic teams examined the scene.

Local residents reported seeing a heavy police presence in the area throughout the evening and expressed shock at the incident in the typically quiet suburb east of Melbourne.

No further information has been provided regarding any potential history of domestic violence at the residence or prior police contact.

Anyone with information relevant to the investigation has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria.

Note: As this matter involves an active police investigation and firearm discharge, official updates will be provided by Victoria Police as more details become available.