A man is believed to have accidently shot himself in an alley off Scott Street, Dandenong.
Emergency services responded to a shot fired in Dandenong on Monday, 29 April, police say.
Police located a 37-year-old man with a gunshot wound about 1.15am.
He was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police found a home-made firearm at the scene and a crime scene was established.
“It is believed the man accidently discharged the firearm at himself,” a police spokesperson said.
Police are investigating.
Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au