Police investigate fatal shooting in Melbourne's north
Homicide detectives are at the scene of the fatal shooting in Reservoir and say a burnt-out car found several kilometres away may be linked to the incident.
A man has been shot and killed in Melbourne's north overnight.
Emergency services were called to reports of a man being shot at Mahoneys Road, Reservoir about 11:50pm.
Victoria Police said the man had not yet been identified and his death was being treated as suspicious.
Police have set up a crime scene and homicide detectives are investigating whether the shooting was a targeted incident.
A short time after the shooting, a vehicle was found burnt out in Robinvale Avenue in Thomastown.
Victoria Police said the burnt-out car appeared to be linked to the shooting.
People were seen leaving the scene of the car fire in a white coloured vehicle.
Police have asked anyone who witnessed the shooting or car fire to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
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