Greenvale Shooting: Man Uninjured in Targeted Drive-by

Greenvale, Melbourne — A 28-year-old man escaped injury after multiple shots were fired at him from a vehicle outside a residence in Greenvale on Tuesday evening, September 22, 2026, police said.

The incident occurred on Galileo Place at about 5:50 p.m. The man was reportedly getting out of his vehicle when the shots were fired. Investigators believe the shooting was targeted, although police have not publicly disclosed a possible motive.

Despite the gunfire, the man was not physically injured. The offender reportedly fled the area in a vehicle following the shooting, and no arrests had been announced in the latest police update.

Detectives from the Fawkner Divisional Response Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police are seeking information, including CCTV and dashcam footage, that could help identify the person responsible.

The shooting comes amid separate firearms incidents previously reported in Greenvale this month. However, authorities have not indicated that the September 22 shooting is connected to those earlier events.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or may have relevant footage to contact Crime Stoppers. Investigators have not released further details about the victim beyond his age.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police have not announced any charges in connection with the shooting. Further information is expected as detectives continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the targeted attack.