A 22-year-old man has died after an alleged shooting and traffic incident at Morayfield on July 1.
It will be alleged at about 5.15am a stolen Toyota Hilux was travelling on Michael Avenue when a passenger discharged a firearm.
The bullet hit the driver of the vehicle in the back of the neck before the Hilux crashed. Three male passengers fled the scene.
The male driver suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital where he passed away at 10.30am today.
A 21-year-old Beerwah man will reappear in Caboolture Magistrates Court on September 26 charged with one count each of grievous bodily harm, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, discharge a weapon in a public place, dangerous conduct with a weapon (rifle), unlawful use of a weapon, possession of explosive (ammunition) and two counts of possession of dangerous drug.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444
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