A local greengrocer has been found shot dead on his driveway as homicide detectives launch an investigation.
The body of John Latorre was found outside his home at Buchanan Place in Greenvale, in Melbourne’s north, at about 4.30am on Tuesday.
Mr Latorre is understood to have run a successful fruit and vegetable business at the Melbourne Market in Epping, about 18km north of the CBD.
It’s understood he was gunned down on his driveway as he left to go to work.
A woman pictured outside the home appeared distressed as officers led her away from the cordoned-off crime scene to be treated by paramedics.
A woman pictured outside the Greenvale home where Melbourne greengrocer John Latorre was found dead early on Tuesday morning appeared distressed
The woman (centre) was treated by paramedics as she was removed from the crime scene
Others were seen comforting each other outside the home on Tuesday
A source close to the successful businessman said he had felt no threat on his life before he was found dead on his driveway on Tuesday.
‘There was no indication of any threats to his life,’ they told the Herald Sun.
Forensics were seen combing the area outside the home as several other properties remained cordoned off on the quiet residential street.
Victoria Police said the investigation was ongoing.
Forensics were seen combing the area outside the home of the greengrocer (pictured)
A forensic officer was seen taking photos of the driveway just hours after the alleged shooting
‘Paramedics tried to revive the yet to be formally identified man but he died at the scene,’ the statement read.
‘The exact circumstances surrounding the death are yet to be determined and a crime scene has been established.
‘No arrests have been made at this stage.’
Anyone who witnessed the incident has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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The mother and daughter are pictured in a selfie taken by Carly Pirronelli