Armed man still on run after daylight shooting
Police probing a brazen street shooting say the "planned and targeted attack" could have hurt innocent bystanders.
A man was shot in the ankle after being lured to a Fawkner home, in Melbourne's north, under the pretence of providing a quote for a trades job.
In footage released on Monday, the victim arrives in Denys Street just after 9.30am on October 3 last year.
A different man exits a white 2018 Mercedes Benz GLC and runs towards him, shooting him in the left ankle.
The bullet travelled straight through his ankle before exiting and hitting his right foot.
The victim was rushed to hospital with serious injuries which he still requires ongoing treatment for.
The footage shows the shooter running back to the waiting car, where he flees the scene.
The vehicle was bearing cloned plates 1NB7FC and has not been found.
Investigators believe the address was chosen randomly and the incident is not connected to anyone living on that street.
Another witness at the scene of the incident was able to provide a description of the man – he is believed to be of African appearance, around 182cm tall, with a slim build, dark hair and brown eyes.
Detective Inspector Adam Tilley said police believed the incident was a "planned and targeted attack."
"It would have been incredibly frightening for those on the street who were simply going about their daily lives at 9.30 on a Wednesday morning," he said on Monday.
"We have a significant investigation into the incident underway and are keen to speak to anyone who has information about the shooting.
"This had the potential to impact innocent parties and we will do absolutely everything in our power to bring those involved before the court."
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