Table of Contents
- Bayswater shoppers left shocked after daylight shooting at Mountain High
- Investigation and police response
- What we know
- Eyewitness accounts
- Who was involved in the shooting?
- Where and when did the incident happen?
- What is the condition of the victim?
- Has the shooter been located?
- How can the public help?
Bayswater shoppers left shocked after daylight shooting at Mountain High
Man shot in supermarket car park in Bayswater left bleeding and screaming for help after an argument between two men turned violent in broad daylight. The incident unfolded in the Mountain High shopping centre car park, sending shoppers and nearby residents into shock as emergency services rushed to the scene.
Witnesses described a loud bang and an echoing crack that stopped people in their tracks. One local told reporters they felt frightened watching police tape cordon off the area while others stood and tried to work out what had happened.
The confrontation began as an argument between the two men in the car park. According to footage and on-site reporting, one of the men returned to his vehicle, retrieved a firearm and fired at the other. The injured man, bloodied and clutching his side, ran down Station Street yelling for help before making it to a nearby block of units where he received treatment from emergency crews.
Witnesses reported the shooter fled in a dark-coloured vehicle described on camera as a "Black BNW" — with no number plates and tinted driver-side windows. Police are treating the car park as a crime scene as they search for the offender.
Investigation and police response
Victoria Police say the two men are known to one another, but detectives are yet to establish what sparked the violence. The victim remains in hospital in a serious condition and will be interviewed by police when he is able.
“We're taking this matter very seriously and want to locate the offender as soon as we possibly can.”
Police have appealed for anyone with dashcam or phone footage from the Mountain High shopping centre car park or Station Street around the time of the shooting to come forward. Investigators will also speak with the victim once he is well enough.
What we know
- The shooting occurred in broad daylight at the Mountain High shopping centre car park in Bayswater.
- An argument between two known individuals escalated; one returned to his car and fired a gun.
- The victim ran down Station Street, was treated by emergency crews, and remains in serious condition in hospital.
- The shooter fled in a dark-coloured vehicle described as having no plates and a tinted driver's window.
- Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses and footage from the area.
Eyewitness accounts
Locals described a tense scene as police sealed off the supermarket car park. “It’s pretty confronting,” a witness said. Another added, “I was kind of scared,” describing the moment they noticed police tape and emergency vehicles arriving.
Those on Station Street watched the injured man sprint and call for help, visibly holding his side in distress until paramedics reached him. The rapid escape of the shooter left the community anxious and searching for answers.
Who was involved in the shooting?
The victims and the shooter are two men who are known to each other. Police have not released names or detailed motives while the investigation is ongoing.
Where and when did the incident happen?
The shooting occurred in the car park of the Mountain High shopping centre in Bayswater in broad daylight. Exact date and time details were given during the original news report.
What is the condition of the victim?
The victim was taken to hospital and is in a serious condition. Police plan to interview him in the coming days once his medical condition allows.
Has the shooter been located?
No. The shooter fled the scene in a dark-coloured vehicle reportedly without number plates and with a tinted driver-side window. Police continue to search for the offender.
How can the public help?
Police have asked anyone with dashcam footage, phone video, or witness information from the Mountain High shopping centre area or Station Street around the time of the incident to contact Victoria Police or Crime Stoppers.
The information in this article has been adapted from mainstream news sources and video reports published on official channels. Watch the full video here Terrified shoppers watch on as a man is shot in a supermarket car park | 7NEWS
