Charge upgraded to murder over shooting death of Melbourne father
The charge against a man accused of shooting a Melbourne father is upgraded to murder following the discovery of a body.
A Melbourne man accused of shooting a father has had his charge upgraded to murder, following the discovery of a body last week. 56-year-old Mohammed Aboueid was first charged with intentionally causing serious injury after an alleged dispute erupted at a home in Wildwood, north-west Melbourne, on August 19. During the altercation, police claim Mr Aboueid fired a gun at 37-year-old Khaled Malas, who subsequently went missing.
A massive search ensued for Mr Malas, ending last Wednesday when human remains were found on Havelock Road in Clarkefield, approximately 15 kilometers from Wildwood. The body was discovered covered in grass. Aboueid has been held in custody and is set to appear in Melbourne Magistrates Court in November. Friends described Malas as a humble, hard-working man who cherished his young family and held a high regard within his community.
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