CCTV shows the moments the shots were fired and the men run into the building for cover.
CCTV has captured the moment a large group of men ran for cover as one of them was shot outside a cafe in Melbourne's south-west overnight.
Police say the shooting, outside a cafe on Borrack Square in Altona North about 11.30pm yesterday, could be connected to an illegal tobacco trade.
A large group of people were sitting outside the Cafe Squared eatery when a white Toyota Hilux drove up and shots were fired into the crowd.
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CCTV shows the moments the shots were fired and the men run into the building for cover.
A 49-year-old man, who was shot twice in the arm, and was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Those involved fled the scene in a car.
Hours later, about 2.50am, the offenders torched the car and left it burning at the intersection of McArthurs and Chambers roads - around 800 metres from where the shooting took place.
Police believe the incident was targeted and said they will investigate any potential links to any other incidents.
A crime scene has been established and the investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing, Victoria Police said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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