Dramatic moment police open fire on three 'carjackers' during dramatic standoff in the heart of Melbourne as driver tries to smash his way out after being cornered
- Police officers opened fire on three men suspected of carjacking in Melbourne
- Dramatic scenes unfolded on Little Oxford Street in Collingwood on Friday
- Suspects allegedly stole a man's blue Holden at knifepoint earlier that morning
Police have opened fire on three suspected carjackers in a dramatic standoff in central Melbourne.
Footage has emerged of the moment armed officers in protective gear cornered a blue Holden on Little Oxford St in Collingwood on Friday.
The three male passengers were accused of stealing a man's car at knifepoint on Palmer Street, in nearby Fitzroy, earlier in the morning.
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Police opened fire on three suspected carjackers in a dramatic standoff in inner Melbourne on Friday
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A team of up to four police officers caught up to the suspected stolen vehicle, surrounding it with their unmarked police cars, before exiting and and firing a number of shots on the suspects.
The three males were arrested for aggravated carjacking and are currently in custody.
The 20-year-old male victim was treated by paramedics after suffering non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
It is alleged three offenders threatened a male driver with a knife on Palmer Street about 1.40am and stole his blue Holden wagon
