Police hunt gunman after man shot dead in Thomastown

September 6, 2026 — 9:22pmPolice are investigating after a man was shot dead in Melbourne’s north on Sunday night.Homicide squad detectives are at the scene at a public park on Victoria Drive in Thomastown.Emergency services were called to the address soon after 7.30pm.“Despite efforts to revive the man, who is yet to be formally identified, he was declared deceased at the scene,” police said.The shooter is believed to have fled the scene, and no arrests have been made yet as investigations continue.Roy Ward is a sports writer, live blogger and breaking news journalist. He's been writing for The Age since 2010.Connect via X or email.From our partners