A teenager has died following a shooting near a police station in inner-city Melbourne, prompting a major police investigation and renewed concerns about youth violence. Emergency services were called to the scene near the Fitzroy Police Station late in the evening after reports of gunfire. The teenager, who has not yet been formally identified, was found with critical injuries and treated by paramedics at the scene. Despite urgent medical efforts, the young person was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
Victoria Police established a crime scene around the area, closing nearby roads as forensic officers examined the scene under floodlights. Police tape cordoned off footpaths while detectives collected evidence and spoke with witnesses who were in the area at the time of the shooting. Investigators say the circumstances surrounding the incident are still being determined. It is not yet clear whether the teenager was known to police or whether the shooting was targeted or random. Police have confirmed that the incident occurred close to the police station but have stressed that it did not take place inside the station itself. Local residents described scenes of shock and distress as flashing emergency lights lit up the street late into the night. Some community members expressed concern about rising violence and the tragic loss of a young life. Victoria Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has CCTV or dashcam footage from the area to come forward. A homicide investigation has been launched, and detectives are working to establish the events leading up to the shooting.
The death has reignited discussions about youth crime, access to weapons, and community safety across Melbourne, with authorities emphasising the importance of early intervention and support for young people at risk.
