Young police officer dead after gun fired in station Emergency services at the scene of the Boronia police station shooting. Picture: Andrew Brownbill Source: Herald Sun POLICE will investigate the death of a young officer following a shooting at a suburban station in Melbourne's East. Fellow officers at the "close-knit" Boronia police station made the gruesome discovery of their dead colleague shortly after 4pm. Acting Assistant Commissioner Graeme Arthur confirmed an officer in his 20s had died at the station. He said his death was not being treated as suspicious. "There's been an absolute tragic incident here this afternoon at the Boronia police station where a member of the police force has been found deceased by his colleagues," Mr Arthur said. As you can understand we're grieving at this time. Boronia police station, where an officer was found dead. Picture: Andrew Brownbill It's a tragic loss for not only Victoria Police but for the local community and the close-knit Boronia police station. Mr Arthur said police welfare services are supporting his colleagues. The Crime Department with oversight by the Professional Standard Command will investigate the incident and a report will be prepared for the Coroner. Police could not confirm if the death was the result of an accident or deliberate self-harm but would only say it was not suspicious. It is understood the officer had only been in the job for a short time. Boronia police station was in lockdown for hours last night following the shooting with detectives using police tape to cordon off the building. Paramedics were called to the Dorset Rd station shortly after 4pm but did not transport any injured. The incident comes two years after a Sergeant shot himself at another eastern suburb's police station. In that incident Sgt Anthony Vangorp was found with gunshot wounds to the head at the Healesville police station. His colleagues found his body and also discovered a police gun nearby. Sgt Vangorp had resigned from the force after he was the subject of a discipline investigation. He took his own life at the station when he had returned to collect his belongings. The Herald Sun does not suggest that the officer involved in today's shooting was under investigation or that the two incidents are linked. Support is available for anyone who may be distressed by calling Lifeline 131 114, Mensline 1300 789 978, Kids Helpline 1800 551 800.