A man has been arrested after shots were fired at police east of Leongatha on Thursday afternoon this week.
Investigators from the Illicit Firearms Squad attended a Foster-Mirboo Road address in Dumbalk North to execute a firearms warrant about 1.30pm.
At this early stage in the investigation, it’s believed a man who resides at the address has fired shots at detectives.
They returned fire and were not injured during the incident.
It has been reported that the alleged offender was shot by police but escaped capture until 5pm. Police advised local farmers and residents to stay inside and lock their doors.
A massive police presence was called in and roadblocks were set up right around the area with no one allowed through until the incident was declared safe.
A 56-year-old man was located injured at the property on Foster-Mirboo Road just after 5pm.
He was transferred to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Armed Crime Squad detectives are investigating.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
