LATEST @ 7.20 AM | A man has been arrested on the Gold Coast over the alleged murder of a man in Logan.
The 35-year-old victim was shot dead in Hugh Muntz Park at Beenleigh around 10.30pm on Tuesday.
The alleged gunman fled the scene in a stolen white Kia Stonic sedan, bearing stolen registration plates, shortly after the shooting.
Police tracked the vehicle to Kumbari Avenue in Labrador where a Tyre Deflation Device was successfully deployed on Jabiru Island.
The vehicle continued for a short distance before being dumped at the intersection of Hope Island Road and Helensvale Road in Hope Island.
The driver fled the scene on foot, but was sniffed out nearby a short time later with the help of the dog squad who found him hiding under water amongst the reeds near Saltwater Park.
The 22-year-old from Beenleigh was arrested at the scene, with a search of the man allegedly uncovering ammunition.
A firearm was also found discarded nearby.
Investigations are ongoing with charges yet to be laid.
EARLIER @ 6.30 AM | A man is assisting police after another man was shot dead in Beenleigh.
Police were called to Hugh Muntz Park around 10.30pm on Tuesday following reports a male person had been shot.
Despite desperate efforts by emergency crews, the man could not be saved and died at the scene.
A crime scene was immediately declared, with investigations ongoing.
At this stage, police believe the shooting was targeted and the parties were known to each other.
“As the matter is currently unfolding, there are no further details available at this time,” a Queensland Police spokesperson said.
More to come.
