The shooting happened in West Footscray about 2.30pm today. Picture: Norm Oorloff Source: Leader
A WOMAN has been shot in the head and killed in the middle of a street in Melbourne's west.
The victim, aged in her 40s, had been involved in an argument with a man near the corner of Clive and Russell streets in West Footscray about 2.30pm yesterday when he produced a rifle and shot her dead.
A man in his 50s was arrested at the scene and was assisting police with their investigation.
Homicide squad Det Sen-Sgt Stephen McIntyre said the victim and the man in custody were known to each other but would not say how.
Police believe the pair drove in separate cars to the scene and began arguing outside the home of another man, who might also have known the pair and been involved in the argument.
That man is also helping police with their investigation.
Sen-Sgt McIntyre said several shots were fired before the deadly shot struck the woman in the head.
The centre-fire rifle was found placed on the woman's body.
"Somehow both parties have come to be in this street. There has been an altercation, a firearm has been produced and shots have been fired, which resulted in the female dying," Sen-Sgt McIntyre said.
The alleged killer remained at the scene and did not resist arrest.
Police are also investigating reports that a shot was heard on the street about 30 minutes before the shooting.
Shocked neighbours were left stranded behind police tape while forensic experts scoured the area for clues.
"This is a really quiet street. I can't believe this could happen. It's very distressing," one man said.
Some visibly distressed people attended the scene, but refused to comment when approached by the Herald Sun.
Anyone with information on the shooting should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
wayne.flower@news.com.au
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