An affluent inner-city Melbourne suburb has been rocked by the death of a man found lying in a driveway moments after multiple gunshots were heard.
Emergency services were called to a home in Linden Avenue, Ivanhoe, about 6pm on Tuesday, after a dog walker spotted the body outside a block of townhouses.
The man suffered critical injuries and couldn’t be revived.
He is yet to be formally identified.
The cause of death is yet to be determined and is being treated as suspicious.
It’s understood neighbours heard an altercation and gunshots beforehand, Channel Seven reported.
Photos show the leafy street cordoned off from the public as detectives and forensic officers examined the crime scene.
A SES tent was erected near where the man’s body was found.
Homicide detectives (pictured) are investigating the death of a man in inner-city Ivanhoe
Police were called to the affluent suburb after a man’s body was found lying in a driveway
Police (pictured at the scene) are treating the man’s death as suspicious
No arrests or charges have been made at this stage.
Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Ivanhoe is an affluent suburb, located 10km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, known for its leafy streets, family-friendly vibe, exclusive properties, and prestigious schools.
Median property prices are $1.84million for homes and $689,000 for units.
