Greenvale Shooting Today: Gunman Sought After Targeted Attack in Melbourne’s North

A 28-year-old man escaped unharmed after multiple shots were fired at him during a targeted shooting in Greenvale, Melbourne’s north, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the offender responsible.

According to Victoria Police, the shooting occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Galileo Place, where the victim had reportedly just exited his vehicle outside a residential property when gunfire erupted.

What Happened?

Police said the 28-year-old man was getting out of his vehicle when another vehicle approached the area and multiple shots were fired in his direction.

Despite the gunfire, the intended victim was not physically injured.

Media footage broadcast by 7NEWS reportedly showed a dark-coloured vehicle arriving outside the residence before an individual exited and fired several shots toward the victim. The man was seen moving away from the scene and reaching safety.

The offender fled immediately after the shooting, and no arrests have been announced.

Police Believe the Attack Was Targeted

Victoria Police have confirmed they are treating the shooting as a targeted attack.

While investigators believe the victim was specifically targeted, authorities have not publicly identified a motive or disclosed the relationship, if any, between the victim and the offender.

Investigators continue to examine all available evidence as part of the ongoing inquiry.

Nearby Home Also Struck

According to media reports, at least one bullet struck a neighbouring residence during the incident.

Police have not reported any additional injuries, and no occupants of the neighbouring property were physically harmed.

Investigators are expected to conduct forensic examinations of the crime scene to determine the trajectory of the shots and gather further evidence.

Earlier Incident Under Review

Reports have indicated that the same 28-year-old man may have been the victim of another incident in recent weeks.

According to 7NEWS, a vehicle belonging to the man’s family was allegedly destroyed in a suspected firebombing during an earlier nighttime incident.

Victoria Police have not confirmed whether that incident is connected to the Greenvale shooting. Detectives are expected to examine any potential links as part of the broader investigation.

Police Appeal for Information

Detectives from the Fawkner Divisional Response Unit are leading the investigation.

Victoria Police are urging anyone who witnessed the shooting or who has CCTV, home security camera, or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident to contact investigators.

At the time of publication:

• No arrests have been announced.

• The offender has not been publicly identified.

• The motive remains under investigation.

Investigation Continues

The Greenvale shooting has raised concern after gunfire erupted in a residential neighbourhood during the early evening.

Authorities have confirmed that the intended victim survived without physical injury, but investigators continue working to identify the gunman, establish a motive, and determine whether the incident is connected to any previous attacks.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Information Disclaimer

This article is based on information released by Victoria Police and publicly available media reports as of September 23, 2026. The investigation remains active. The reported connection to an earlier suspected firebombing has not been officially confirmed by police, and no motive or suspect has been publicly identified. Information may change as additional details become available.