Homicide detectives have descended upon a quiet, tree-lined street in Ivanhoe after a man was discovered dead inside a suburban home on Monday afternoon, sending shockwaves through the typically tranquil Melbourne community.
Victoria Police were called to the scene on Winbourne Road following reports of an unconscious man just after 3:30 pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the death are being treated as suspicious, prompting a major response from the Homicide Squad. Detective Inspector Dean Thomas confirmed a crime scene has been established as investigators work to determine the exact events that led to this tragic outcome.
"The exact circumstances surrounding the man’s death are yet to be determined and will be investigated," a Victoria Police spokesperson stated. Forensics officers have been meticulously combing the property for evidence.
Local residents have expressed their disbelief, describing the neighbourhood as a peaceful and family-friendly area. The sound of police sirens and the sight of cordoned-off streets marked a stark contrast to the suburb's usual calm.
Police are urging anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage from the Winbourne Road area between Sunday and Monday afternoon, to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
