Police have shot and killed a man following a tense hostage situation at a Melbourne unit complex.
The man was holed up inside a Bay Street, Brighton apartment building and had taken a woman hostage.
He had also shot and killed another man in the foyer of the complex about 4pm.
Police shot the hostage taker shortly before 6pm and rescued the woman.
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Three police officers sustained non-life threatening injuries during the altercation and two have been taken to hospital for treatment.
Victoria Police say they are investigating whether the incident was terror-related.
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