Five males have been charged following a violent home invasion and non-fatal shooting in Gladstone Park in July.
Police are seeking the extradition of a 17-year-old Mill Park boy who was taken into custody on Wednesday, August 20 by Queensland police and the VIPER taskforce in Bundaberg, Queensland.
A 16-year-old from Broadmeadows, a 19-year-old from Meadow Heights and two men aged 18 and 21 from Tarneit were arrested after police executed search warrants across multiple locations in Victoria and Queensland.
The arrests follow a July 24 incident on Trentham Drive, where five intruders allegedly broke into a home about 1.25am and assaulted a 60-year-old man before shooting him in the arm.
The 60-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries and a 57-year-old woman was also threatened during the attack but not physically harmed.
The five face a list of charges including aggravated home invasion assault with a firearm, aggravated home invasion to steal with a firearm, assault and theft.
Detective Inspector Adam Tilley of the armed crime squad described the attack as “particularly concerning” and reassured the public police are committed to holding those responsible accountable.
“This was a particularly concerning incident and the emotion and physical trauma sustained by the victims would be immense. Bringing those involved before the courts was a high priority for the Armed Crime Squad,” he said.
The Armed Crime Squad believes the incident was targeted and continues to investigate.
Anyone with information on illegal firearms is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
