A man has been shot dead in a Melbourne car park in what appears to be a targeted attack, police say.

Police say a number of shots were fired outside a shopping centre on Windrock Avenue in Craigieburn, in Melbourne’s north, just before 3pm on Saturday.

The man is yet to be identified.

Ambulance Victoria said another man, believed to be in his thirties, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Victoria Police said it was investigating the circumstances of the crime.

Police have taped off section of the car park and a crime scene has been established.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact CrimeStoppers.