A father-to-be has been shot in the neck by a gunman in a suspected carjacking gone wrong.

Onosai Kuka, 25, was driving to work on Tuesday with three other people in Taylors Lakes when another vehicle pulled up alongside them about 2am and opened fire.

“Police have been told four people were travelling eastbound on Melton Highway when a second vehicle, containing several occupants, produced a firearm,” a Victoria Police spokeswoman said. “Multiple shots were fired at the vehicle, ­resulting in an injury to the driver.”

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media_camera Onosai Kuka, 25, points out a bullet hole in the rear windscreen of the car. Picture: 7 News media_camera Onosai Kuka, 25, shows where he was shot in the neck. Picture: 7 News

After making it into work, Mr Kuka was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital where he was cleared of any serious injury.

Mr Kuka told 7 News he saw the gunman pull out his weapon.

“I saw the driver pull out the gun and he tried to shoot us,” he said.

Police are keen to speak to any witnesses.

Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au