Ongoing Investigation into Campbellfield Shooting Raises Concerns Over Crime and Public Safety

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Police are continuing to investigate a late-night shooting that occurred in Campbellfield earlier this year, renewing public concern over violent crime in industrial areas and the effectiveness of current law enforcement strategies. While no one was injured, the deliberate attack caused significant property damage and has left local business owners and residents demanding stronger action.

According to Victoria Police, officers from the Fawkner Divisional Response Unit (DRU) believe the incident took place around 10:30 p.m. on March 30. Two men reportedly arrived at a business premises in Cooper Street, Campbellfield, in a silver Mercedes-Benz sedan. After exiting the vehicle, both men fired several rounds at the front of the building, shattering multiple windows before fleeing the scene in the same car.

Authorities have confirmed that no individuals were inside the property at the time, and no injuries were sustained. However, the nature of the incident suggests it was not random but a deliberate and targeted act. Police are still working to determine a motive and identify the offenders involved.

Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and appealing to the public for any information that may assist in tracking down the suspects. They are particularly interested in dashcam footage from drivers who may have been traveling through the area that night. Crime Stoppers Victoria remains the primary contact point for anonymous tips.

Incidents like this are becoming all too familiar in suburban and industrial areas, where law-abiding citizens and small business owners are increasingly feeling the pressure of a justice system that seems slow to act and lenient in its approach. There is growing frustration that crime is becoming more brazen while the response from those in power appears insufficient.

Under the current state and federal leadership, community safety concerns continue to mount, especially as police resources are spread thin and justice policies remain soft on repeat offenders. Calls for stronger sentencing, increased patrols, and a no-nonsense approach to violent crime have been echoed by residents who feel left behind by a system more focused on ideological agendas than the safety of Australian families and business owners.

In light of this event, some are pointing to broader issues within Melbourne’s northern suburbs, including a rise in illegal firearm use, questionable migration vetting processes, and criminal networks that operate with increasing confidence. While police continue their work, many believe it’s time for policymakers to take a firm stand and restore law and order to communities that are growing weary of inaction.