Police are hunting for a man seen fleeing the scene of a suspected “targeted” shooting in Victoria’s southwest.
Emergency services were called to Freesia Court in the Geelong suburb of Whittington late Wednesday afternoon after reports a man had been shot.
A 55-year-old man was found injured at the scene, reported to be a neck wound, and rushed to Geelong hospital where the injury was deemed to be non-life-threatening.
On Thursday, a hospital spokesperson confirmed the Whittington man remained in a stable condition.
Armed crime squad detectives are investigating the alleged shooting and have appealed for public assistance identifying a man who was seen leaving the address shortly after 5.40pm.
“The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined; however, police believe this was a targeted attack and parties involved are known to each other,” a police spokeswoman said.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.”
Crime Stoppers can be reached on 1800 333 000 or online at .
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