Officers found the 26-year-old Cairnlea man in a pool of blood near the intersection of Spencer and Lonsdale streets about 3.30am.
Police established a crime scene. (Nine)He has since undergone surgery and remains in the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition.
Neighbours residing in Little Lonsdale Street reported hearing a large group of male and female voices arguing just before 3am and later heard two gunshots.
“I heard loud bangs, I don’t know if it was multiple people but yeah it was quite intense,” a resident said.
Detectives have established a crime scene and will investigate the incident.
Man Found with Suspected Gunshot Wound in Melbourne CBD
A 26-year-old man from Cairnlea was discovered in Melbourne’s CBD with a suspected gunshot wound, leading to a police investigation. The man was found in a pool of blood at the intersection of Spencer and Lonsdale streets around 3:30 am. Authorities treated him for the wound and transferred him to the hospital for further care.
He underwent surgery and is currently in stable condition at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Witnesses reported hearing a heated argument followed by gunshots in the early hours of the morning. Detectives have cordoned off the area as they work to uncover the details surrounding the incident.