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Police confirm no injuries after drive-by shooting near Tullamarine kindergarten

Two suspects on the run after abandoning crashed Hyundai and fleeing in a second vehicle

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Police have confirmed no one was injured in a drive-by shooting outside a preschool in Melbourne's north-west, and revealed the two suspected gunmen abandoned their crashed car and fled in a second vehicle. The victims later reported the incident at Broadmeadows Police Station.

Police were called to Dawson Street in Tullamarine about 3.15pm on Wednesday after reports of gunshots following a collision between two vehicles. Witnesses near Dawson Street Preschool reported hearing multiple gunshots.

Investigators believe the shooting followed an earlier road rage incident on a nearby street involving the occupants of an Isuzu utility and a white Hyundai. The two men in the Isuzu travelled to Broadmeadows Police Station to report the incident. No injuries have been reported.

The alleged offenders dumped the P-plated Hyundai on a nature strip near the preschool. The vehicle had crashed into a tree and sustained severe damage to its front and side doors. Police believe the pair then fled in a getaway vehicle.

Police have established two crime scenes, one on May Street and one on Dawson Street. Aerial footage showed the abandoned Hyundai with detectives collecting evidence. The search for the two suspects is ongoing.

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Analysis

Why This Matters

  • The shooting happened on a weekday afternoon directly next to a preschool, raising community safety concerns even though no one was hurt.
  • A road rage dispute escalating to gunfire shows how quickly altercations on the street can turn violent.
  • Two suspects remain at large, and the investigation is still active.

Background

The incident occurred in a residential area of Tullamarine, a suburb in Melbourne's north-west near the airport. Police were called just after a collision between two vehicles, and witnesses described hearing multiple gunshots near Dawson Street Preschool. Two crime scenes have been established, and police are collecting evidence from the abandoned vehicle.

Key Perspectives

Police: They are treating the shooting seriously, with two crime scenes and forensic work underway, and are searching for the two suspects who fled the scene. Victims: The two men in the Isuzu utility made their way to Broadmeadows Police Station to report what happened and were not injured. Local families and residents: Parents of children at the nearby preschool and people living in the area will want reassurance about safety and a quick resolution to the investigation.

What to Watch

  • Whether police release descriptions of the suspects or the getaway vehicle.
  • Whether investigators appeal for witnesses or dashcam footage from the area.
  • Any arrests or charges that confirm the link to the earlier road rage incident.

Sources

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