CARDINIA: Probe into Pakenham shooting
Armed Crime Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting in Pakenham on Sunday morning (Feb. 16).
Police have been told three men attended a Ripplebrook Walk address shortly after 1am.
It is believed an altercation occurred between a male occupant from the address and the three men, resulting in one of the trio being shot.
The wounded man was transported to hospital with serious injuries and remains under police guard.
The male occupant remained at the scene and will be interviewed by police.
Other occupants at home at the time were not physically injured.
It is believed that two men fled the scene prior to police arrival.
Despite a thorough search of the area, the remaining two men were not located.
A crime scene wsas established while detectives investigate to determine what occurred.