Police are investigating three separate violent incidents that occurred across Melbourne, including a fatal shooting in Fitzroy, a fatal stabbing in the Central Business District, and a stabbing in Kew where the alleged attacker was later found deceased. Authorities have established crime scenes and commenced investigations into each event.
Fatal Shooting in Fitzroy
A male individual died following a shooting incident in Melbourne's inner north shortly after midnight on Saturday. Law enforcement personnel responded to reports of gunshots near the intersection of Brunswick Street and King William Street in Fitzroy. Upon arrival, officers located the male with severe injuries. Emergency medical services treated the individual at the scene, but he was pronounced deceased. His identity has not yet been formally released.
A crime scene was established, approximately 100 meters from the Fitzroy Police Station, with a cordon on King William Street. Officers were observed examining a vehicle with a smashed windshield within the cordoned area. Police reported that individuals involved in the shooting departed the location in a vehicle prior to police arrival. Homicide detectives are leading the ongoing investigation, and no arrests have been made. Authorities are appealing for individuals with CCTV footage or information regarding suspicious activities in the vicinity to contact Crime Stoppers.
Fatal Stabbing in Melbourne CBD
Another fatal incident occurred around 2:40 AM overnight in Melbourne's Central Business District. Emergency services responded to reports of an altercation outside a pub at the intersection of King and Little Bourke Streets. A male, believed to be in his late teens, was found on King Street with multiple stab wounds and was declared deceased at the scene. His identity has not yet been formally released.
A 19-year-old man was apprehended a short time later in Aurora Lane. Police indicate that the two individuals were known to each other. A crime scene has been established, and King Street was closed between Bourke and Lonsdale streets during the investigation. The arrested man is expected to be interviewed by police.
Kew Stabbing and Attacker's Death
On Wednesday morning, around 1 AM, an 18-year-old woman identified as Leija Michael was stabbed multiple times in the driveway of her residence on Miller Grove, Kew. Police alleged an 18-year-old man from Camberwell, known to the woman, had waited outside her residence before approaching and stabbing her. A kitchen knife, believed to have been used in the attack, was later located in the garden. Neighbors reported hearing screams and alerted authorities.
Ms. Michael sustained life-threatening upper and mid-body injuries and was transported to a hospital. She is reported to be in stable condition and recovering.
Following the incident, police initiated a search for the man. His body was later discovered by a member of the public in Antwerp, in Victoria's Wimmera region, approximately 350 to 360 kilometers north-west of Melbourne. Police responded to a Triple Zero call and located the man approximately five hours after the stabbing. His death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. Authorities have stated they are not seeking additional individuals in connection with this event.
The Michael family released a statement through Ruyton Girls’ School, expressing gratitude to emergency services and hospital staff and requesting privacy. Trinity Grammar School, where the assailant had reportedly graduated, issued a statement expressing sadness and extending thoughts to those involved. Victoria Police Superintendent Wayne Cheesman made a statement regarding the event.