Man released after Vic shooting death

A man questioned over the shooting death of another man, reportedly his stepfather, in regional Victoria has been released from police custody.

Police were called to a home in Landsborough, northwest of Ballarat, about 7.30pm on Tuesday on reports a man had been shot.

Officers had to negotiate with a 21-year-old man inside the premises, and he surrendered to them about 10.30pm, police said.

A 53-year-old man was found dead inside the house.

The 21-year-old was taken into custody and questioned by police.

But he has been released by police pending further inquiries, a Victoria police spokesman said late on Wednesday.

Police inquiries will continue in the Ballarat area on Thursday.