Brothers Charged with Murder over Fatal Shooting in Thomastown

Two men have been charged with murder over the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Daniel Hussein in Thomastown on Father's Day.

Daniel Hussein was shot dead at HR Uren Reserve in Thomastown about 7:30pm on Sunday in front of friends. Loved ones could be heard crying and screaming as paramedics tried to revive him, but he died at the scene.

Investigation and Arrests

Brothers Marcus Jajou, 19, and Lucas Jajou, 20, of Donnybrook, were arrested alongside a 19-year-old Lalor woman on Wednesday evening. The pair have been charged with Mr Hussein's murder, while the woman has been released pending further inquiries.

Police say an investigation is ongoing.

Court Appearance

The Jajou brothers appeared briefly in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Thursday night via video link, where they were both remanded in custody as prosecutors were given two months to prepare their brief of evidence.

The court heard "extensive forensics", vehicle examinations, ballistic reports and psychological evaluations of both brothers would be central to the case.

Marcus Jajou was booked to see a custody nurse after appearing on camera with large bruises and grazes on his face.

The court was told it was both brothers' first time in custody.

Tributes to Daniel Hussein

Relatives said Mr Hussein, a plumber, was engaged to be married and had recently bought a house.

"He had his whole life ahead of him," his brother said at the scene of the shooting earlier this week.

Mr Hussein's uncle, Abdallah Hussein, said he had never imagined he would have to say goodbye to his nephew.

"I still cannot believe you are gone," he wrote on social media.

"I still cannot understand that I will never see your smile again, never hear your voice, never watch you walk through that door again."

The Jajou brothers will return to court for a committal hearing in February.