Second man dies after Melbourne club shooting

A man has died almost a week after sustaining critical injuries in a drive-by shooting outside a popular Melbourne nightclub.

Richard Arow (28) died last night night, becoming the second victim of the attack outside Prahran's Love Machine nightclub last Sunday morning.

Security guard Aaron Khalid Osmani (37) died after shots were fired from a stolen black Porsche SUV about 3.20am.

Four other people were injured in the incident, which is is being investigated by the homicide squad.

The Porsche, stolen from Dandenong in March, was later found burnt-out at Wollert.

Links to outlaw motorcycle gangs and Middle Eastern organised crime groups are being examined.

"We think this is quite a specific, targeted attack, but we do not understand the motive, nor the people who are involved in it at this time," Victoria Police assistant commissioner Tess Walsh said on Monday.

Police are not commenting further after Mr Arow's death, other than to say their investigations are ongoing.

Detectives are still seeking information or footage of the incident from the public.

Mr Arow's death takes the number of shooting fatalities in Melbourne to seven in the last six weeks.

Police have said there's no evidence linking the Prahran shooting with other recent fatal gun attacks, including outside a boxing match.

Nightclub shooting victims

* Richard Arow, 28, from Maidstone. Died in hospital on Friday.

* Security guard Aaron Khalid Osmani, 37, from Narre Warren South. Died in hospital on Sunday.

* 50-year-old man from Gisborne. Non-life threatening injuries.

* 29-year-old Dallas man. Non-life threatening injuries.

* Meadow Heights man Ali Shohani, 26, attended hospital with injuries on Sunday.

* 20-year-old woman fell and hit her head as people fled the shooting.

Add a Comment

Our journalists are your neighbours

We are the South's eyes and ears in crucial council meetings, at court hearings, on the sidelines of sporting events and on the frontline of breaking news.

As our region faces uncharted waters in the wake of a global pandemic, Otago Daily Times continues to bring you local stories that matter.

We employ local journalists and photographers to tell your stories, as other outlets cut local coverage in favour of stories told out of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

You can help us continue to bring you local news you can trust by becoming a supporter.

Become a Supporter