Man shot in leg trying to flee gunman in Kilsyth POLICE are hunting an armed bandit who shot a man in the leg as he was running away in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Police are still trying to investigate what the confrontation was about and whether the men were known to each other. Police and ambulance crews rushed to Timms Avenue in Kilsyth just before 2am after a resident raised the alarm on hearing a commotion in the street. Initial reports indicated it was an armed robbery, but police now believe that is not the case. Detectives have called for anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Investigators said it appeared a 21-year-old Croydon man was approached by another man armed with a firearm and that he was fired at as he tried to flee. The victim was taken to The Alfred hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Witnesses are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au