A man has died following a serious incident in Maffra, Gippsland, with Victoria Police Homicide Squad detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Police confirmed the investigation on Monday, 21 September 2026, after emergency services were called to Landy Street at about 10pm on Sunday night.

Emergency services were alerted after reports that two men had been found with serious injuries. When police arrived, they discovered one man deceased and another man seriously injured. The surviving man, a 46-year-old Maffra resident, was taken to hospital under police guard for treatment.

Police have not released the identity of the deceased man. Investigators are now working to establish what happened before the two men were found and what led to the fatal incident.

At this stage, Victoria Police said the two men are believed to have been known to each other. Detectives from the Homicide Squad are attending the scene and conducting inquiries as they work to establish the sequence of events.

The investigation remains active, and police have not publicly detailed the circumstances that caused the injuries. Further information is expected as detectives interview witnesses, examine the location and gather available evidence.

The incident occurred in Maffra, a regional Victorian town in the Gippsland area. Emergency services were required to respond late at night, while police established an investigation around the location where the men were found.

Police investigations following a suspicious or unexplained death can involve a range of evidence, including witness statements, CCTV or other recordings, forensic examination and information about the people involved. Detectives are expected to assess all available evidence before determining the circumstances surrounding the death.

Victoria Police has appealed to anyone who may have information about the incident to come forward. Investigators are particularly seeking information from people who may have witnessed events in the area or have relevant dashcam or CCTV footage.

Members of the public who have information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit information through the Crime Stoppers reporting system.

The death has become one of the significant breaking regional crime stories in Victoria on 21 September 2026, with the Homicide Squad continuing its investigation in Maffra.

Police have not announced any charges in connection with the death at the time of the latest update. The investigation is ongoing, and further details may be released as detectives establish what occurred.