Residents told to stay indoors as armed man fires at police in Melbourne’s west

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Residents told to stay indoors as armed man fires at police in Melbourne’s west
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Residents have been told to stay indoors amid a police operation west of Melbourne's CBD, where an armed man has allegedly fired shots at officers.

Residents have been told to stay indoors amid a police operation west of Melbourne's CBD, where an armed man has allegedly fired shots at officers.

"Please be advised police are currently at an incident in Weir Views," Victoria Police said in a statement on social media. Victoria Police issued an update at 5.30pm, revealing officers were negotiating with an armed man on Leon Drive. No injuries have been reported.

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