A man has died following a targeted shooting at a residential property in a suburb south of Brisbane in the early hours of Friday morning.
Emergency Response to Gunfire
Queensland emergency services were first called to a home on Rowanda Street in Slacks Creek at approximately 1.15am after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, paramedics discovered a man with critical injuries.
The 41-year-old victim received immediate treatment at the scene for his life-threatening wounds. Paramedics then rushed him to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be saved and was declared dead a short time later.
Police Declare Targeted Incident
Detectives have declared a crime scene, with police and forensic crews remaining on Rowanda Street to gather evidence. While charges are yet to be laid, investigators have stated that this was a targeted incident.
A Queensland Police spokesperson moved to reassure the local community, confirming that there is no ongoing threat to the general public following the Slacks Creek shooting.
Appeal for Information
Police are now urging anyone with information that could assist their investigation to come forward. They are particularly interested in any dash cam or CCTV footage from the Slacks Creek area around the time of the incident.
Investigations into the fatal shooting are ongoing. Authorities are working to piece together the events that led to the man's death on Rowanda Street.
