Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged two men overnight following an aggravated burglary with a shot fired at an address in Tarneit in April.
Search warrants were executed yesterday morning at residential addresses in Melbourne and Epping.
A 23-year-old Melbourne man was charged with reckless conduct endanger life, reckless conduct endanger persons, recklessly cause injury, intentionally cause injury, assault and commit indictable offence whilst on bail.
A 22-year-old Epping man was charged with reckless conduct endanger life, reckless conduct endanger persons, recklessly cause injury, intentionally cause injury and assault.
The duo was remanded overnight to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today.
A sawn off bolt action rifle was seized from the Epping address.
The charges follow an incident about 6.40pm on Thursday, 27 April, where emergency services were called to reports of a disturbance on Melville Street.
Investigators have been told a man was assaulted inside the property by a number of men.
It is believed a shot was fired inside the house but did not strike the victim.
The 27-year-old Tarneit man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police believe the incident was targeted.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
