Police are investigating after a man received a gun-shot wound to his lower back at Holmview this morning.
Around 5.40am, a 29-year-old man attended a service station at the corner of Logan River Road and Gardner Road on his bicycle and reported that he had been shot.
The 29-year-old received a non-life-threatening single gunshot wound to his lower back and was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition.
Investigations continue.
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Update – Serious traffic crash, Oakey
Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorist was seriously injured by a metal rod, whilst travelling on the Warrego Highway towards Oakey on February 25.
The 60-year-old woman was driving a rigid truck westbound around 3.15pm when a metal rod approximately 50 centimetres in length bounced off the road and came through her windscreen.
The rod struck the woman in the chest, forcing her to pull over and call for help.
The Laidley Heights woman was airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane in a critical condition. She has since been released and is recovering from her injuries.
Police located a number of metal rods at the scene of the incident and more debris further east, indicating they may have fallen from another vehicle.
Police have identified a white FZ Isuzu truck with a custom fitted tray (pictured) and they would like to speak with the driver as they believe the driver may be
Easter road safety stories – “Never attend another one again”
Unfortunately Easter is a notorious time for road crashes in Queensland.
The QPS with the support of other emergency services is currently coordinating a state-wide traffic policing operation designed to reduce the number of serious injuries, fatal traffic crashes and road related crime.
At the April 5 launch of the Easter road safety campaign Commissioner Stewart said research has shown that a high police presence on major road networks during peak holiday periods provided the community with reassurance and served as a deterrent to those engaging in high-risk behaviour.
“Anyone travelling on the state’s highways can expect to encounter police during this period,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“Officers will be out in force conducting roadside testing for drugs and alcohol, as well as covert and overt speed enforcement in high-risk zones.”
QFES Assistant Commissioner Neil Gallant said that QFES members are trained to respond to traffic incidents, however it is the type of event that is
Armed robbery, Oxley
Detectives are investigating after two people were injured during a robbery at a home in Oxley early this morning.
At around 12:30am three men armed with firearms forced their way into a home on Davies Street.
The men assaulted two men who were home at the time, before fleeing the scene with a safe in a silver Mercedes-Benz with Queensland Registration 937-DBU.
A 20-year-old man and a 19-year-old man were both transported to the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital for treatment of lacerations to the head.
One of the men is described as Caucasian, of a slim build, and was last seen wearing a black jumper, black pants, and black shoes.
A second man is described as Caucasian, of a slim build, and was last seen wearing a white, hooded jumper, and black pants.
A third man is described as Pacific Islander in appearance, of a large build and was last seen wearing a black, long-sleeved t-shirt,
Fatal crash, South Toowoomba
Police are investigating a fatal crash in Toowoomba this morning.
Around 5.55am, two vehicles collided near the intersection of James and Peachey streets in South Toowoomba.
A woman was declared deceased at the scene.
Two men were taken to Toowoomba Hospital in a stable condition.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Serious traffic crash, Bruce Highway
A man has been airlifted to Townsville Hospital in a critical condition after a serious car crash at Bilyana, Cassowary Coast today.
Around 3.20pm, two men, aged 41 and 42, were travelling south on the Bruce Highway when their car has crossed over into the north bound lane and collided with another car, that was towing a boat.
The 41-year-old driver received serious injuries, while the 42-year-old man who was a passenger was taken by ambulance to Tully Hospital.
The two adults and two children in the second car travelling north were not physically injured.
The Forensic Crash Unit attended the location and are conducting investigations into the crash.
Investigators are seeking anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash cam to contact the police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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The first litter for 2019 has arrived!
The R litter!
The QPS and Brisbane Dog Squad is proud to announce the arrival of the latest litter of crime fighters, the ‘R litter’ of German Shepherds.
Born on March 16, these nine new pups are the first in a string of litters on the way for the Dog Squad and come from strong breeding lines.
As is tradition with Dog Squad litters, all have names beginning with R. PD Rocco, also from a previous ‘R litter’ fathered this litter, along with proud mum, Halo.
This litter is made up of two girls and seven boys:
Rhode; and
Raja for the girls;
Raptor;
RJ;
Ruckus;
Raider;
Rumble; and
Reggie for the boys.
Before they begin their new careers, the pups are content with lots of naps and snuggling in with mum halo in their whelping box.
Now, at three weeks old, the pups are beginning to open their eyes, stand and keep mum busy as they become more and more active every day.
We
Update: Fatal pedestrian incident, Mount Gravatt East
An 83-year-old woman, who was struck during an incident at Mount Gravatt East on April 3, has died from her injuries.
Just after 10am, a 36-year-old man was reversing his vehicle out of a car park at Mount Gravatt Plaza Shopping Centre on Creek Road when an 83-year-old woman was struck and fell to the ground.
She was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital where she was pronounced deceased early this morning.
Officers from the Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for witnesses to assist with their investigation into the incident.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or may have dash cam vision from the area to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Dangerous driving charges, Drewvale
Police have arrested three alleged burglars who brought a 9-year-old boy with them as they broke into a Drewvale home before fleeing officers at high speed yesterday afternoon.
It will be alleged at around 1.20pm two men, a woman and a boy known to them arrived in a ute at a Hume Street address.
The woman remained in the vehicle with the child while the two men allegedly forced entry into a home and stole property which they then loaded into the ute.
Witnesses notified police who arrived a short time later and observed the vehicle parked on Macquarie Way.
As police attempted to make an intercept a woman exited the vehicle while two men were seen to allegedly take control of the ute and speed away.
Officers spoke with the woman who allegedly claimed the vehicle had just been stolen from her with the boy inside also having been kidnapped.
PolAir was deployed to track
Attempted murder charge, Babinda
A man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly tried to attack an officer at Babinda Police Station in the state’s far north this evening.
It will be alleged at around 5.45pm a man presented at the station, and as a side door was opened he lunged at an officer with a knife, making threats.
The 36-year-old male Constable managed to disarm the man who allegedly continued to lash out violently, attempting to push the officer from a balcony.
Another police officer quickly assisted and both managed to subdue the man and take him into custody.
A 19-year-old Babinda man has been charged with attempted murder, serious assault police, going armed so as to cause fear, obstruct police and wilful damage of police property.
He is due to appear in Cairns Magistrates Court tomorrow.
The male officer was not seriously injured as a result of the incident.