A man has been found with a suspected gunshot wound in a car in Melbourne's south-east in the middle of the afternoon.
Police were called to a Mazda sedan parked on Paperbark Avenue in Doveton about 2.20pm.
Inside they found a 35-year-old man, who was rushed to The Alfred hospital.
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Investigators are working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppers.vic.com.au