Gunfire Erupts in Broadmeadows: Houses Hit by Bullets While Residents Sleep — Individual Equipped with Automatic Weapon Shoots at Two Houses in Northern Melbourne

 Authorities are looking into a nightmarish shooting that occurred in the northern part of Melbourne, where a man wielding a machine gun fired at two houses in Broadmeadows while the occupants were asleep.

The events took place during the early morning hours, when the shooter reportedly discharged his weapon at two different residences in the neighborhood. Investigators believe that the same individual is linked to both incidents.

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As per police reports, several shots were aimed at each residence, resulting in broken windows and walls marked by bullet impacts. Thankfully, no occupants were harmed during the chaos.

Individuals living in the vicinity recounted being startled awake by the sound of continuous gunfire, likening the disturbance to a scene from a battle zone.

A comprehensive inquiry is currently in progress, with crime scenes identified at each location. Forensic teams devoted the morning to gathering evidence, which includes ballistic items, surveillance video, and testimonies from witnesses.

Law enforcement has not disclosed a motive but is considering the shootings as deliberate assaults.

Anyone possessing information or camera footage from the surrounding area is encouraged to reach out to Crime Stoppers as detectives persist in their hunt for the shooter.