Man Dead, Another Critically Injured in Stabbing and Police Shooting in Hillside, Melbourne

 A man has died, and another remains in critical condition following a violent confrontation involving a stabbing and police shooting in Hillside, a suburb in Melbourne’s northwest. The incident occurred late on Thursday evening, triggering a large-scale police response as investigators scrambled to understand the circumstances surrounding the tragic events.

The Incident

Emergency services were called to a residence on Belleview Drive around 7:30 p.m. following reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man suffering from serious stab wounds. Paramedics attended to the injured man at the scene before rushing him to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

As police were assessing the situation, another man, armed with a weapon, allegedly confronted them. According to a statement from Victoria Police, officers opened fire in an attempt to neutralize the threat after the man ignored repeated orders to drop his weapon. The man was shot by police and died at the scene.

Investigation Underway

The exact nature of the relationship between the two men involved has not yet been confirmed, but authorities believe they were known to each other. The incident is being treated as a critical police incident, which means the circumstances surrounding both the stabbing and the police shooting will be subject to a comprehensive investigation by the Homicide Squad and Professional Standards Command. The investigation will examine whether police actions were justified and whether proper protocols were followed.