58-year-old Melbourne man shot protecting daughter; police treat as random, seek public help.

58-year-old man in Melbourne's southeast was shot in the stomach by a stranger while trying to protect his daughter, who believed she was being followed home. The father approached the suspect's car, leading to an altercation and the shooter fleeing the scene. The victim was taken to the hospital in serious condition, and police are treating the incident as a random attack with no connections between the victim, his daughter, or the shooter. Authorities plan to increase patrols in the area and are seeking CCTV footage or information from the public.