He was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound, however he could not be saved and died from his injuries.

Two men, aged 23 and 22, faced Melbourne Magistrates Court today, each charged with murder.

Ater Koth made an in-person appearance, while Moses Laula connected via video link from Melbourne West police station due to overcrowding in the court’s custody centre cells.

Laula’s defense attorney, Alana Reader, requested medical attention for her client, highlighting his wrist injury and the need for medication to address nerve damage.

Koth’s attorney informed the court that he is considered vulnerable due to his age and is experiencing withdrawal symptoms from prescription medication since being detained.

Magistrate Gregory McNamara requested both men be seen by nurses in custody.

They did not apply for bail and were each remanded, to return to the court on January 21 next year.

Police apprehended four men in South Melbourne yesterday with help from the Victoria Police Special Operations Group, but released two without charge pending further investigation.

Police previously said the shooting was “targeted” and the parties knew each other.

Ater’s family have been “shaken by the tragic loss of our brother”, who was loved by many in the community.

“A cornerstone of our family, a community leader, and a remarkable individual who impacted all who met him,” remarked Akert Alaat in a fundraiser for the funeral, which has garnered nearly $19,000 in contributions.

“To know Kwar is to know kindness, patience, love and loyalty.

“Our community as a whole are currently suffering, as senseless acts of violence continue to hurt and burden families of innocent victims.”

He was a member of Point Cook Centrals Sporting Club, which held a candlelight vigil for Ater on September 13 to “say goodbye to loving brother and friend”.

Shortly after his death the club said Ater was a senior ruckman in division one, who always lifted up his teammates and was a “a true mate to so many”.

“We are absolutely shattered and he will be deeply missed by every single one of us,” they wrote on Facebook.