Armed Crime Squad detectives are today announcing a $350,000 reward as part of their investigation into a non-fatal shooting that occurred in Glenroy in 2017.
The female victim, who was aged 52 at the time of the incident, was shot after she went to investigate a noise at the front of her Hubert Avenue property about 11.50pm on Thursday, 2 March 2017.
The front security door was closed at the time, however the wooden door was open, and the woman was shot in the chest through the security door by an unknown person.
She was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries and underwent a significant amount of medical treatment.
The victim’s adult son, who was also in the house at the time of the incident, was not injured.
Investigators were told a dark grey 4WD was seen leaving the scene south along Hubert Avenue towards Hilton Street.
Police are still to identify that vehicle.
A person also later contacted police with information about a motorcycle which was seen in the area shortly before the shooting.
In August 2017, investigators appealed for the caller to contact them again however they have yet to speak to this person.
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.
Detective Acting Inspector Paul Lloyd of the Armed Crime Squad said he hoped today’s reward would lead to a breakthrough in the case.
“For the past three years we’ve been unable to give the victim answers as to who was responsible for the shooting and why,” he said.
“Clearly there will be someone out there who knows something and hopefully the reward gives them the motivation to finally come forward.
“There have been a number of theories over the years, but no one has been able to give us a definitive answer.
“We know relationships change over time and we are hopeful someone out there knows who is responsible for this shooting and why it happened, and we urge that person/s to come forward and provide us with the information we need to solve this crime.
“As always, this information can be provided to police anonymously.
“It’s really only a matter of pure luck this woman did not die as a result of the shooting – her injuries were significant and have had a lasting effect on her life.
“No one deserves this and we’re hoping today’s appeal brings us closer to getting answers and also identifying a violent offender or offenders who are still out in our community.”
A reward of up to $350,000 will be paid at the discretion of the Chief Commissioner of Police for information leading to the apprehension and subsequent conviction of the person or persons responsible for August 2017 non-fatal shooting.
In appropriate cases, the Director of Public Prosecutions may consider, according to established guidelines, the granting of indemnification from prosecution to any person who provides information as to the identity of the principal offender or offenders in this matter.
Any payment of a reward will be subject to the applicant signing a deed of confidentiality prior to payment.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
