UPDATE: A **55-year-old man** has been charged following a **shooting** in **Point Lonsdale** that left a **37-year-old** man in **critical condition**. The incident unfolded this morning around **10:30 AM** on **December 11, 2023**, when the victim arrived at a medical clinic on **Nelson Road** with a suspected gunshot wound.
Authorities report that the injured man was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where he is currently receiving urgent medical care. The situation escalated quickly as police responded to the scene, leading to the arrest of the suspect just before **11:00 AM** on **Gill Road**.
The accused faces multiple serious charges, including **intentionally causing serious injury**, **reckless conduct endangering life**, and **using an unregistered firearm** in a dangerous manner. He is set to appear in **Geelong Magistrates’ Court** tomorrow.
Officials have confirmed that the two men are known to one another, indicating that this was not a random act of violence. The community is on edge as details continue to emerge about the circumstances surrounding this alarming event.
Local residents are urged to remain vigilant as police conduct their investigation. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
