Body found as police investigate shooting of Melbourne father
Homicide detectives find a body in their search for a Melbourne father who went missing after allegedly being shot.
Police have discovered human remains in their search for Melbourne father Khaled Malas, who was allegedly shot last week, according to the Homicide Squad. The unidentified remains were found on Wednesday afternoon, covered in grass, on Havelock Road in Clarkefield, approximately 15 kilometers from Wildwood, where Malas went missing after a dispute on August 19.
A 56-year-old man, Mohammed Aboueid, has been charged with intentionally causing serious injury. Police allege the shooting occurred during an argument involving a substantial debt, sparking grave concerns for Malas' well-being. The coroner has been notified, and an autopsy is pending. Victoria Police indicated they would consider alternative charges following the results of the autopsy. Malas is remembered as a loving father.
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