Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident in Beechworth overnight which left one man dead, and another man seriously injured.
Police responded to the rural property on Buckland Gap Road following reports a man had been injured and that there had been a shooting at the property about 8.45pm.
As officers moved in they located the body of a man at the front of the home and an injured man in a rear shed.
The injured man, who is believed to be aged in his 60s, has been airlifted to hospital.
A crime scene has been set up while detectives work to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Officers from the Major Crime Scene Unit will also attend to process the scene.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link.
