A man was shot dead in a targeted attack in a Craigieburn car park, police said

A man has been shot dead in a Melbourne car park in what appears to be a targeted attack, police say.

Police said several shots were fired outside a shopping center on Windrock Avenue in Craigieburn, Melbourne’s north, just before 3pm on Saturday.

The man has not yet been identified

Ambulance Victoria said another man, believed to be in his 30s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Victoria Police said they were investigating the circumstances of the crime. Police have blocked off part of the parking lot and a crime scene has been established.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact CrimeStoppers.

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Melbourne have pledged to help Clayton Oliver with his “personal situation” after ending AFL trade speculation surrounding their star midfielder.

When the Devils first mentioned Oliver’s condition, after days of radio silence, Collingwood vice-captain Taylor Adams was tipped to make a shock move to Sydney.

In what could be the biggest move of the trade period, Sydney have targeted Adams, who missed the Magpies’ championship with a hamstring injury, to bolster their midfield. Adams spent more time at full-forward for Collingwood in 2023, with his minutes in midfield reduced due to the introduction of ball magnet Tom Mitchell.

The 30-year-old has played 175 games for Collingwood, including 23 this year, but was injured during the Pies’ bye week before the preliminary final and then also missed the decider.

The Adams news broke on Friday as Melbourne chief executive Gary Pert poured cold water on any trade talks with Oliver, hours before the club’s best and fairest event set.

Oliver is under contract with the Devils until 2030, as part of a bumper seven-year contract extension signed last year, but there are reports that opposition clubs are assessing what is needed. necessary to ensure.

“At no time has the club entered into discussions with any club regarding a sale of Clayton,” Pert said in a letter posted on Melbourne’s website. “Furthermore, Clayton has not requested a trade and will remain at the Melbourne Football Club.

“The club has known and supported Clayton in his personal circumstances for some time and is committed to continuing to do so.”

Oliver, a four-time best and fairest winner, is limited to 15 games in a frustrating 2023 season due to a lingering hamstring problem.

Melbourne have pledged to help Clayton Oliver with his “personal situation” after ending AFL trade speculation surrounding their star midfielder.

When the Devils first mentioned Oliver’s condition, after days of radio silence, Collingwood vice-captain Taylor Adams was tipped to make a shock move to Sydney.

In what could be the biggest move of the trade period, Sydney have targeted Adams, who missed the Magpies’ championship with a hamstring injury, to bolster their midfield. Adams spent more time at full-forward for Collingwood in 2023, with his minutes in midfield reduced due to the introduction of ball magnet Tom Mitchell.

The 30-year-old has played 175 games for Collingwood, including 23 this year, but was injured during the Pies’ bye week before the preliminary final and then also missed the decider.

The Adams news broke on Friday as Melbourne chief executive Gary Pert poured cold water on any trade talks with Oliver, hours before the club’s best and fairest event set.

Oliver is under contract with the Devils until 2030, as part of a bumper seven-year contract extension signed last year, but there are reports that opposition clubs are assessing what is needed. necessary to ensure.

“At no time has the club entered into discussions with any club regarding a sale of Clayton,” Pert said in a letter posted on Melbourne’s website. “Furthermore, Clayton has not requested a trade and will remain at the Melbourne Football Club.