Vic police fire shots at hoon driver A POLICE officer in Melbourne has opened fire at a speeding driver who allegedly tried to run him down. The officer had been called to respond to a report of up to 100 cars gathered in the car park of a Carrum Downs factory, in the city's far south, on Tuesday evening. Police say the officer had been walking towards one vehicle around 10pm (AEDT) when the car rapidly accelerated, forcing him to dive for cover. He fired two shots. The car pulled over moments later and the occupants fled on foot. An extensive search has failed to find them. The force's professional standards unit is involved in the investigation since a firearm was discharged.