Homicide Squad detectives have today charged a man following a fatal shooting in Frankston last month.
The 43-year-old Frankston man was charged with murder and faced a bedside remand hearing.
The charge relates to the death of 34-year-old Frankston man on 18 September.
The 43-year-old man was arrested at a home in Sarno Court, Cranbourne on Friday 24 September, following a week-long search by police.
He was treated by paramedics at the scene and has remained under police guard in hospital since.
Investigations by Crime Command detectives into a range of other serious offences linked to this incident are ongoing.
Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Quotes attributable to Detective Superintendent Paul O’Halloran, Crime Command:
‘This was a dynamic and high-risk operation that involved the deployment of police from Crime Command, Southern Metro Region and specialist police resources to successfully resolve.
‘This is a great result that police were able to apprehend him safely, and it’s very pleasing that no other people were hurt.
‘We’d like to thank members of the public for their assistance with this investigation.’
Victoria Police News – Monday 4 October 2021