Body found as police investigate shooting of Melbourne father
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· collected 2026-08-26 · by Danny Tran
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Summary
A human body was discovered by police in Melbourne's north-west suburb of Clarkefield, where a father named Khaled Malas is believed to have been shot last week. The remains were found covered in grass on Wednesday afternoon. A 56-year-old man has been charged with one count of intentionally causing serious injury.
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Story summary
Human remains have been found in Melbourne, which are believed to be those of Khaled Malas, a father who was allegedly shot last week in the city's north-west. The remains were discovered on Wednesday afternoon in Clarkefield, covered in grass. Police had been searching for Mr. Malas and now say they will consider alternative charges against the 56-year-old man already charged with causing serious injury.
Written for “Melbourne Shooting Investigation” on 2026-08-31,
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Danny Tran
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🔮 A 56-year-old man has been charged with one count of intentionally causing serious injury, but police say they would consider alternative charges.
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Human remains found as police investigate shooting of father at Wildwood
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police → find → Wildwood
In short:
The Homicide Squad has found human remains in the search for Melbourne father Khaled Malas, who investigators allege was shot in Melbourne's north-west last week.
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investigators → find → west
Police say the unidentified remains were found covered in grass in Clarkefield on Wednesday afternoon.
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remains → say → afternoon
A 56-year-old man has been charged with one count of intentionally causing serious injury, but police say they would consider alternative charges.
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they → charge → charges