Arson and Gun Violence Rock Melbourne's West
The residents of Melbourne's west are living in fear as a series of violent incidents have rocked the area in recent days. The latest incident saw a home in Kealba targeted by both gunfire and arson, with bullets piercing the front door and a fire breaking out just two days after the property was shot at.
This is not an isolated incident, as another home in Keilor Downs was also set ablaze and peppered with bullets, and two cars were torched in a separate arson attack in Taylors Lakes. The proximity of these incidents has left neighbors and residents feeling terrified and concerned for their safety.
The Kealba home, located on Rowan Drive, was shot at multiple times by an unknown man around 1 am on Thursday. The luxury home's front door bore the brunt of the attack, with four large bullet holes visible. The homeowner, who did not wish to be identified, expressed their shock and fear, stating that they were unable to sleep in their own bed after the incident.
The Keilor Downs home, on Morecambe Crescent, was also targeted by gunfire and fire. The property was unoccupied at the time of the blaze, but the damage was significant. This home had already been shot at on Tuesday, with bullets shattering the front windows and impacting the brick veneer. The police are investigating whether these incidents are linked.
The Taylors Lakes arson attack, which occurred on Thursday morning, involved two cars being torched before the fire spread to a nearby home. Three people inside the home managed to escape unharmed. The proximity of these incidents has raised concerns among residents, with one neighbor describing the situation as 'scared' beyond belief.
These incidents have left a trail of destruction and fear in their wake, and the police are working to investigate and link these attacks. The residents of Melbourne's west are now living in a state of heightened anxiety, with the possibility of further violence looming over their homes.
