Tradie is ambushed by a gunman after he was lured to a fake callout in Melbourne

Horrifying footage has captured the moment a tradie was taken by surprise and shot by a mystery gunman while attending a fake callout. 

Victoria Police believe the 49-year-old was lured to a property on Denys Street at Fawkner, in Melbournes north, under the pretence of providing a quote for a job.

The targeted attack happened on October 3, 2024, with police releasing new footage of the incident on Monday as they continue to hunt for the gunman.

The gunman was seen in the video wearing black and white sneakers, black track pants and a hoodie as he ran up behind the tradie.

The tradie turned around and saw the gunman who stopped three metres from him, raised his firearm and shot him.

A bullet hit the tradies left ankle and then travelled through the flesh and bone and hit his right foot. 

He was heard screaming out in agony as the gunman ran to his getaway car and made his escape. 

A witness said the gunman was of African appearance, about 182cm tall, with a slim build, dark hair and brown eyes. 

The horrific moment a tradie was shot while attending a job has been caught on shocking CCTV footage (pictured)

A witness said the gunman was of African appearance, about 182cm tall, with a slim build, dark hair and brown eyes. Digital composite image pictured

The tradie was rushed to hospital with serious injuries, which he is still being treated for almost six months later. 

The gunmans getaway car is believed to be a 2018 white Mercedes Benz GLC43 with cloned plates reading 1NB7FC. 

The vehicle has not yet been located.

Police believe the address the tradie was asked to attend was randomly chosen and the incident is not connected to anyone living on that street.

They have released a digital composite image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Anybody with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.