Gunman on the run in Melbourne after as a man, 53, fights for life after being shot in the head Man, 53, was shot in the head on Spraypoint Drive, Point Cook in Melbourne He was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital and is in a critical condition Police are searching for the attacker who fled the scene before they arrived By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:37 GMT, 21 February 2019 | Updated: 23:07 GMT, 21 February 2019 Viewcomments A man is in hospital in a critical condition after being shot in the head last night. The man, 53, was shot on Spraypoint Drive, Point Cook in Melbourne's west just before 11pm. Paramedics and police were called to the scene and the man has been taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital. A man, 53, was shot in the head at Spraypoint Drive, Point Cook in Melbourne's west just before 11pm last night Neighbour Suhair Bdeiwe told Herald Sun: 'I was awake, I heard a big bang and I saw a white ute driving off. 'I hear just one [gunshot]. I thought something had crashed. I saw the body, just in the middle, on the street.' Police are searching for the attacker who fled the scene before they arrived. Acting Inspector Trish Duke said: 'Police at the present time are containing a crime scene but also we are looking for witnesses in the area.' They urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. He is in a critical condition at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Police are searching for the attacker Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility