Expectant father identified as victim of suspected drive-by shooting
Aaron Toth, a 30-year-old carpenter from Cranbourne, was found with a fatal gunshot wound inside a Volkswagen Golf on Bride Avenue at Hampton Park, in Melbourne's south-east, at 12.30am on Saturday.
While Victoria Police have not said the suspected shooting is linked to organised crime, detectives believe the incident has all the hallmarks of a targeted execution
Mr Toth, whose partner is expecting, died at the scene of the shooting.
His killers fled in a stolen Ford Ranger ute, which was found burnt out at Sweeny Reserve in Berwick, about 9km from the scene of the shooting, at about 2.30am.
Aaron Toth (pictured), a 30-year-old carpenter from Cranbourne, was found with a fatal gunshot wound inside a Volkswagen Golf on Saturday
Mr Toth was declared dead at the scene with Victoria Police investigating whether his execution was targeted (pictured, officers at the scene)
A close friend of Mr Toth said he was 'on the way to Melbourne' after hearing of his death.
'A day too late for a catch up we will never have. I'll never be able to tell you how much I love you as a mate for all you have done for me,' he wrote online.
'Aaron, my brother, I'm sorry I wasn't there for you more but thank you for everything you ever did for me and my family. I'm so upset and *advertiser censored*ked up by your death.
'I hope for the weak dog responsible for pulling the trigger that the cops find you before I do.'
Another friend said: 'You will be forever missed.'
Neighbours reportedly heard two to four gunshots at the time of the fatal shooting.
Aslam Pasha, a resident who has lived on Bride Avenue for 25 years, told the Herald Sun the shooting took place in front of a rundown red brick home.
He claims the property frequently had visitors, often arriving on motorbikes at odd hours.
Another resident believed a mechanic lived in the home due to a number of cars coming and going at strange hours.
A third neighbour said she'd sent several complaints to police over the red brick home's tenants.
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating Mr Toth's death.
Aaron Toth: Father-to-be gunned down in drive-by shooting at Hampton Park, Melbourne
- Aaron Toth was fatally shot on Saturday
- He was expecting a baby with his partner
Aaron Toth, a 30-year-old carpenter from Cranbourne, was found with a fatal gunshot wound inside a Volkswagen Golf on Bride Avenue at Hampton Park, in Melbourne's south-east, at 12.30am on Saturday.
While Victoria Police have not said the suspected shooting is linked to organised crime, detectives believe the incident has all the hallmarks of a targeted execution
Mr Toth, whose partner is expecting, died at the scene of the shooting.
His killers fled in a stolen Ford Ranger ute, which was found burnt out at Sweeny Reserve in Berwick, about 9km from the scene of the shooting, at about 2.30am.
Aaron Toth (pictured), a 30-year-old carpenter from Cranbourne, was found with a fatal gunshot wound inside a Volkswagen Golf on Saturday
Mr Toth was declared dead at the scene with Victoria Police investigating whether his execution was targeted (pictured, officers at the scene)
A close friend of Mr Toth said he was 'on the way to Melbourne' after hearing of his death.
'A day too late for a catch up we will never have. I'll never be able to tell you how much I love you as a mate for all you have done for me,' he wrote online.
'Aaron, my brother, I'm sorry I wasn't there for you more but thank you for everything you ever did for me and my family. I'm so upset and *advertiser censored*ked up by your death.
'I hope for the weak dog responsible for pulling the trigger that the cops find you before I do.'
Another friend said: 'You will be forever missed.'
Neighbours reportedly heard two to four gunshots at the time of the fatal shooting.
Aslam Pasha, a resident who has lived on Bride Avenue for 25 years, told the Herald Sun the shooting took place in front of a rundown red brick home.
He claims the property frequently had visitors, often arriving on motorbikes at odd hours.
Another resident believed a mechanic lived in the home due to a number of cars coming and going at strange hours.
A third neighbour said she'd sent several complaints to police over the red brick home's tenants.
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating Mr Toth's death.
