Woman fighting for life, man shot dead by police after confrontation in Melbourne’s east

A woman is in a critical condition after an alleged assault that ended with police fatally shooting the man accused of the attack.

Police were called to a home on the Warburton Highway at Yarra Junction about 5.30pm on Wednesday following reports a man was assaulting a woman.

A man was shot dead by police in Yarra Junction.Credit: Louise Kennerley

“Two police officers attended the address and observed a man assaulting a woman,” police said in a statement issued late Wednesday.

A police officer discharged their firearm after a confrontation, police said.

Ambulance crews were called to the scene, but the man could not be revived. The woman was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with serious injuries and remains in a critical condition on Thursday morning.

Police believe the man and women were known to each other.

The state coroner, Judge John Cain, attended the scene on Wednesday night.

Homicide Squad detectives will investigate the matter with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure for a fatal police shooting.

Police appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident or who could provide further information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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