Second man charged with murder following Rye fatal shooting

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a second man following the death of two people in Rye on 2 December.

Emergency services were called to a property on Parson Street shortly after 4am following reports of an alleged altercation.

It’s alleged a man and a woman had attended the address and became involved in an altercation with the residents of the property.

A male resident of the property and the female who attended the property were allegedly located with gunshot wounds.

Medical treatment was provided, however a 29-year-old Rye man and a 19-year-old Mornington woman died at the scene.

It’s alleged the parties involved were known to each other.

A 24-year-old Narre Warren man was arrested on 20 December and was charged with murder, aggravated home invasion and armed robbery.

He was remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 23 May 2025.

A 25-year-old Narre Warren man was arrested today and has been charged with murder, aggravated home invasion and armed robbery.

He has been remanded to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

Belinda Batty

Media Unit

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