‘Incredibly frightening’: Footage captures moment man shot in Melbourne street

Terrifying footage has captured the moment a man was shot in a street in Melbourne’s north after he was allegedly lured there under work pretences.

The vision shows the gunman run up behind the victim before shooting him in the left ankle.

He then turns and runs back to a white Mercedes-Benz before fleeing in the vehicle.

Investigators believe he was lured to the address under the pretence of giving a quote for a trade job.

However, police believe the address given was random and the incident isn’t connected to anyone living on the street.

Emergency services were called to Denys St in Fawkner following reports a man had been shot in the left ankle at 9.30am on October 3.

CCTV captured a white Mercedes-Benz – believed to be a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC43, which was using cloned plates 1NB7FC – driving on the street about 25 minutes earlier.

It drove around a roundabout before parking on the street.

The 49-year-old victim arrived just after 9.30am.

In the footage, the Lalor man walks along the street just after 9.30am before a man exits the Mercedes and runs towards him.

The victim turns to face the man just before he was shot in the ankle and fell to the ground.

The bullet travels straight through his left ankle before it hits his right foot.

The gunman then runs back to the Mercedes and leaves the scene.

The 49-year-old was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

He still requires ongoing treatment.

Detective Inspector Adam Tilley said police believed it was a targeted attack.

“While we do believe this was a planned and targeted attack, it would have been incredibly frightening for those on the street who were simply going about their daily lives at 9.30 on a Wednesday morning,” Inspector Tilley said.

“We have a significant investigation into the incident under way and are keen to speak to anyone who has information about the shooting or who recognises the man in the facefit or the CCTV.

“This had the potential to impact innocent parties and we will do absolutely everything in our power to bring those involved before the court.”

A witness described the gunman as being of African appearance and about 182cm tall with a slim build, dark hair and brown eyes.

He was wearing a dark hooded jumper with the hood pulled up, black track pants and black and white sneakers.

Police have released a digital composite of a man they believe may be able to assist with inquiries.

Anyone with information, or who recognises the man in the composite or CCTV footage, has been urged to come forward.