Man shot dead as homicide detectives investigate

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Homicide detectives have been called in after a man was shot dead in northwest Melbourne. -AAP Image

A man has been shot dead in Melbourne's northwest and a homicide investigation is under way.

Emergency workers were called to a home on Tenterfield Drive in Burnside Heights about 9.10pm on Friday following reports of a man suffering a gunshot wound.

Police said the man, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.

Homicide detectives are investigating the exact circumstances surrounding his death.

Police have urged anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers.