General News
8 July, 2025
Ongoing investigation into Daisy Hill man killed in gunfire exchange with police
A Daisy Hill man has died after being shot by police on Thursday night following an hours long siege.
Victoria Police said they attended Menzies Drive following reports of a gunshot just before 3 pm on July 3.
Assistant Commissioner Mick Grainger said one of these reports was from an older male who said he had been confronted by a person and that person shot at him, missing him narrowly.
The organisation said attending officers attempted to engage with the armed man who was hiding in a neighbours shed which led into an hours long siege.
“He wasn’t keen, at all, on engaging with police who attempted to negotiate with him,” Assistant Commissioner Grainger said.
Victoria Police allege the man made threats he’d shoot the officers and indicated he had a knife and explosives.
Specialist units including Critical Incident Response Team, Special Operations Group, and Dog Squad also attended.
Assistant Commissioner Grainger said the man exited the shed just before 10 pm and fired shots toward police with what is currently believed to be a homemade shotgun.
A number of shots were exchanged between police and the man, although the specifics haven’t been released.
The man, who is yet-to-be-formally-identified, but is believed to be 39-year-old John Glogiewicz, died at the scene.
Victoria Police said no-one else was physically injured during the incident.
Susan Maguire, who lives beside the property where the shooting happened, said Mr Glogiewicz was a “pleasant” neighbour who hadn’t bothered her previously.
“I was devastated. I knew Johnny, not well but he was always pleasant to me. It was a shock. It’s usually quiet around here,” she said.
Ms Maguire said she briefly heard someone yelling, which she assumed was Mr Glogiewicz, earlier that day but didn’t hear any gunshots.
“I just have trouble understanding how it could escalate to him not being here no more,” she said.
In the days since, the community have shared their shock and condolences on local Facebook groups.
“RIP brother forever loved never forgotten,” one person wrote.
Assistant Commissioner Grainger said his death was incredibly sad for everyone involved.
“This is something no police officer certainly wants to be involved in when they’re at work,” he said.
Ms Maguire said Mr Glogiewicz suffered from long-term chronic back pain.
“If he’s in pain it’s taking its toll on him,” she said.
Assistant Commissioner Grainger said the ongoing investigation would clarify the details of the “incredibly sad” incident.
“The behaviour certainly seems to be unusual,” he said.
The matter is now being investigated by Homicide Squad detectives with oversight from Professional Standards Command, as is standard procedure for a fatal police shooting.
Assistant Commissioner Grainger said there is not believed to be
any ongoing threat to the community.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
