BREAKING: Police have arrested six individuals and are actively searching for more suspects following a chaotic scene in Park Street, St Kilda West, where gunfire erupted during a violent altercation early Sunday morning.
Witnesses reported hearing at least one gunshot around 11 AM, leading to fears that someone had been shot and possibly injured. Eyewitness accounts detail a heated conflict involving six to seven people, with alarming visuals showing a man brandishing a firearm while others screamed in panic.
One witness, identified as Christian, recounted the frightening moment he heard a loud bang from the back of his building, followed by aggressive shouting. “There were six or seven people fighting, and one was holding a large handgun,” he said. The chaos escalated as another person was seen lying motionless on the ground before being hurriedly placed into a car by other individuals.
Police arrived swiftly on the scene after receiving multiple emergency calls, cordoning off part of Park Street to conduct their investigation. Authorities are still on the lookout for additional suspects and any individuals who may have been involved, including an injured man who was reportedly taken from the scene.
UPDATE: The police have urged anyone with information or potential video footage of the incident to come forward as they continue to piece together the details surrounding this frightening event. The urgency of the situation has heightened concerns within the community, as residents grapple with the implications of gun violence in their neighborhood.
As investigations proceed, local authorities are committed to ensuring the safety of all residents in St Kilda West. The police presence in the area has been increased, and they are working diligently to apprehend any remaining suspects involved in this alarming incident.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
