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A 17-year-old boy is currently fighting for his life in a Melbourne hospital following a shooting incident that occurred early Friday morning in Collingwood. Another teenager, aged 15, was also seriously injured and is believed to be connected to the same event.
Police responded to reports of gunfire near Collingwood College at approximately 12:30 AM. Initial investigations suggest that the shooting may have followed a physical altercation involving around 50 individuals, indicating that the incident was a targeted attack.
Detective Superintendent Jason Kelly reported that the 17-year-old victim was found with a serious gunshot wound and received immediate treatment from paramedics before being transported to the hospital. He expressed relief that the young man is still alive, stating, "The fact the homicide squad is not involved is pure luck."
Authorities are investigating the shooting, which is being handled by the armed crime squad. They are appealing to the public for any information or dashcam footage from the time frame between 10:30 PM and the early hours of Friday.
In a statement, police confirmed they would maintain a presence in the area to reassure local residents.