Police prepare for revenge attacks after Calabrian mafia member shot dead
Police are preparing for potential revenge attacks after a suspected high-ranking member of the Calabrian mafia was gunned down outside his home in Melbourne in a suspected gangland hit.
John Peter Latorre, 64, has been identified as the man shot dead this morning.
Detective Senior Sergeant Danny Travaglini confirmed an unknown person shot the victim while he was leaving his Buchanan Place home at Greenvale about 4.30am.
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John Peter Latorre, pictured here in 2015, has been identified as the 64-year-old victim, according to The Age. The Age
The incident happened as the fruiterer, who ran a fruit and vegetable wholesale business at the Melbourne Market in Epping, planned to leave for work.
He had opened his garage door to go to his car when he was shot.
He was found with gunshot wounds to his upper body outside the home by a family member.
Two female family members who were also home at the time were not physically injured during the shooting.
Paramedics tried to revive Latorre, but he died at the scene.
A woman was later taken from the home in an ambulance and treated for shock.
At this time it is not known how many offenders were involved in the incident or how they left the area.
"We suspect it wasn't a drive-by shooting, the male was approached in his driveway as he was walking out of his garage," Travaglini said.
Police are preparing for revenge attacks as a result of Latorre's death.
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Homicide detectives are investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. The Age
John Latorre is understood to have worked at a wholesale fruit and vegetable shop. Instagram
Travaglini said police were treating the incident as a "high priority".
"Any incident such as this is concerning," he said.
"I believe a family member heard what occurred outside and found the deceased. They're quite distraught and weren't in a position to provide too much detail."
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A crime scene has been established near the home. Nine
No arrests have been made at this stage.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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