Man Shot in Melbourne CBD: Chaos Ensues Near Flinders Street Station

A dramatic incident unfolded in Melbourne‘s CBD as a man was shot near Princes Bridge, resulting in street closures and chaos near Flinders Street Station. Victoria Police stated that the individual, reportedly armed with broken glass, confronted protective services officers (PSOs) during an unrelated incident.

Despite attempts to subdue the man using OC spray, it was ineffective, prompting one PSO to discharge their firearm, resulting in the man being struck. Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene, providing necessary medical assistance before transporting the injured man to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Onlooker accounts described scenes of alarm and confusion, with witness Nick Alonso recounting a woman with a significant facial injury at the nearby art precinct. The unfolding of events continued at Flinders Street Station, where police swiftly intervened, leading to the arrest of the individual in question amidst a backdrop of chaos.

The situation, as confirmed by Victoria Police, was not linked to any terrorist activities, reassuring the public of no ongoing danger. The Armed Crime Squad detectives will spearhead the investigation into the incident, closely monitored by the Professional Standards Command in adherence to standard protocols following a firearm discharge.