Tributes are flowing for a Geelong mother shot dead at Whittington on Wednesday night.
Mourners remembered 31-year-old Emily Miller as a “beautiful mother and soul” yesterday as detectives continued interviewing a man present at the time of her death.
Police and emergency services rushed to a residence in Conrad Crt before finding the mother-of-four with a suspected shotgun wound to the abdomen about 9.20pm.
Paramedics took her to hospital “where she died as a result of her injuries”, Victoria Police said.
“A man who was present at the residence is assisting police with their enquiries.”
Homicide squad detectives attended the death scene to “investigate throughout the night”, Victoria Police said.
The investigators were yet to lay charges over Ms Miller’s death when the Geelong Indy reached deadline on Thursday afternoon.
They had taken the man into custody for questioning at Geelong Police Station.
Social media users posted dozens of tributes and expressions of grief following the shooting.
“To wake up today and to hear that someone so close to my heart and my family has been shot dead breaks my heart,” Shaun-Teal Rose Lawson wrote on Facebook.
“I love you so much Emily Miller. I can’t believe you have been taken so soon and your life cut so short.
“You were such a beautiful mother and soul … I will always be here for your children no matter what.”
Other Facebook friends of Ms Miller posted simpler expressions of grief.
“Fly high with the angels, Emily,” wrote Peter Eade.
Expressions of regret and condolences also flowed from people without personal connections to Ms Miller.
“I don’t know you but I am overcome with sadness,” posted AJ Willo.
“Sending love, light and healing to your babies and family.”
Ms Miller described herself on Facebook as a “proud mummy”.
Ms Miller also indicated that she had previously lived at Torquay and Portland.
Police urged any witnesses or anyone with information to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
