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Manhunt underway after gunman sprays bullets at 28-year-old man outside Greenvale home in Melbourne

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  • A manhunt is underway after a man escaped injury after being sprayed with bullets in Melbourne’s north.
  • Footage from another angle shows the 28-year-old dodging the bullets as he runs for safety.
  • A manhunt is underway for those involved in the shooting.

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A manhunt is underway after a man escaped injury after being sprayed with bullets in Melbourne’s north.

The 28-year-old had just arrived at his home from work to Galileo Pl in Greenvale when the gunman allegedly opened fire about 5.50pm on Tuesday.

Footage from another angle shows the 28-year-old dodging the bullets as he runs for safety.

Police believe the shooting was a targeted attack and said it was remarkable the 28-year-old escaped without injury.

A manhunt is underway for those involved in the shooting.

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