A man was shot by police following an incident in Meadow Heights on Saturday.
Police were executing a search warrant at a residential address on Mitchell Crescent when they were allegedly confronted by an occupant of the home and threatened with a hammer just before 8.30am, a Victoria Police statement said.
A police firearm was discharged and the man was struck to the lower body.
He received a non-life-threatening injury and was taken to hospital.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The search warrant was executed in relation to an investigation into an armed robbery at a service station in Coolaroo on January 26.
As per standard protocol following a police shooting, detectives from the Armed Crime Squad will investigate the incident with oversight from Professional Standards Command.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
