Alleged Melbourne home invader shot dead after struggle, police say

Man found dead in driveway of Donnybrook home with gunshot wounds after firearm claimed off one of the offenders', detective alleges

A man found dead in a driveway in Melbourne's outer north was allegedly part of a group of home invaders before he was shot during a struggle, police say.

The man, who was yet to be identified, was found outside the property on Middlemount Street in Donnybrook, 30km north of Melbourne's CBD, at about 4.20am on Sunday.