Lower Plenty shooting: Horror as woman is shot dead by police and another dies after alleged assault in Melbourne suburbs

A woman was shot dead by police after another died after being seriously assaulted.

Police were called to Kett Street in Lower Plenty, in Melbourne’s northeast, about 6.30pm on Friday night following reports of an altercation between two women.

“Upon police arrival, members were challenged by a woman armed with a knife, who was subsequently shot,” police said in a statement.

“That woman, who has not yet been formally identified, died at the scene.”

The second woman was treated by first responders, but also died at the scene, despite frantic efforts to save her life.

Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident and it is believed the parties knew each other.

Detectives from the Homicide Squad will investigate the incident which will be monitored by the Professional Standards Command.