A man has been shot dead outside a home in Thomastown, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, with the gunman fleeing the scene and remaining at large. Police are searching for the suspect following the fatal shooting, which has raised concerns in the local community about gun violence in the area.

Limited details have been released about the circumstances of the attack, including the identity of the victim or a motive for the shooting. Victorian police are understood to be investigating and appealing for information as the manhunt for the gunman continues.