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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Drive-by shooting at house in Melbourne's western suburbs

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Detectives are investigating a drive-by shooting at a house in Melbourne's western suburbs overnight.

Victoria Police said several shots were fired from a vehicle at the house in Flinders Place, Caroline Springs at around 12.45am.

A wall with bullet holes.

The front of the house is marked with numerous bullet holes. (ABC News: Tara Whitchurch)

Four people inside the property at the time were not injured.

Police said the offenders fled in a silver Toyota Corolla, which was later found burnt out in Deer Park.

A crime scene has been established and police said the investigation into the incident was ongoing.

A car with bullet holes.

A vehicle at the house was sprayed with bullets. (ABC News: Tara Whitchurch)

Neighbours told the ABC they heard two separate rounds of gunshots in the middle of the night.

They said the occupants of a vehicle fired shots at the house before speeding off.

Victoria Police vehicle in front of a white home sprayed with bullets.

A Victoria Police vehicle in front of the home in Caroline Springs. (ABC News: Tara Whitchurch)

A vehicle arrived and parked at the house a short time later and remains at the property.

The neighbours said it was not the first time the house had been shot at.

Police have asked anyone with information or footage of the shooting to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.

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