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South Brisbane detectives have charged a man over a shooting incident in Alexandra Hills yesterday afternoon.
Three men were inside a Cambridge Street address around 5pm when a 24-year-old man was shot in the stomach.
The man was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition.
A 27-year-old Cornubia man has been charged with one count each of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, armed robbery, dangerous conduct with a weapon, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and two counts each of deprivation of liberty and trespass.
He is expected to front the Cleveland Magistrates Court today.
Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2000820843 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Detectives have declared a crime scene following the shooting of a man at Alexandra Hills this afternoon.
Around 5.15pm, police were called to an address in Cambridge Drive to reports a 24-year-old man had been shot.
The man was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition.
Two men were confronted by an off-duty police officer a short time later in Wellington point, where one man was detained, and a firearm was located.
The second man fled on foot and he was tracked by dog squad to a nearby property, where he was located hiding in a house.
Both men are assisting police.
Investigations are continuing.
Detectives are urging anyone who has any information about the incident or who was in the vicinity and has dashcam footage to contact police.

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Three teenager boys have been charged following investigations into a burglary and attempted robbery in Buderim yesterday.
It will be alleged just before 7pm, the trio broke into a Deloraine Drive address. One of the boys, who was armed with a knife, confronted the 71-year-old male resident.
It will further be alleged the resident had to arm himself with a chair for protection from the boy before he fled with the other two teenagers who were waiting outside.
The occupant of the house was not physically injured during the incident.
Officers located the weapon ant the scene and located the three boys a short time later.
Three boys aged 13, 14 and 15-years-old have each been charged with break and enter, stealing and two counts of attempted robbery.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously

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Frontline officers are maintaining a strong presence at Queensland borders to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, with more than 100,000 vehicles intercepted in the first four weeks.
Officers deployed to far reaching corners of the Queensland divide are remaining positive, professional and good humoured despite often being confronted with treacherous conditions.
Police from Mount Isa have shared stomach-churning vision of plagues of gidgee bugs (otherwise known as “stink bugs”) crawling over trailers and crunching under police cars.
To stay warm at night during patrols, officers from Camooweal started a fire pit and were joined by their Northern Territory counterparts along with Australian Federal Police and Australian Defence Force personnel, forming close bonds beyond the border.
Officers from the Gold Coast Rapid Action Patrol enjoyed a laugh at one innovative motorcyclist who took a more streamlined approach to crossing over from New South Wales by copying his border pass onto his t-shirt.
The early stages

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Police are investigating the fatal wounding of a man in Surfers Paradise overnight.
At 7.15pm, police were called to an address on Hanlan Street and found a man with a wound to the torso.
The 35-year-old Surfers Paradise man, was conveyed to Gold Coast University hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
A crime scene was declared.
Investigators are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of Hanlan Street around 7pm and may have witnessed any activity to contact police.
The investigation is ongoing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2000806532 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a child was seriously injured at Browns Plains yesterday afternoon (April 21).
About 5.45pm, a family were crossing Browns Plains Road when the boy has run ahead into on coming traffic.
A truck travelling east on Browns Plains Road towards Crestmead locked the brakes to avoid the child, when the truck has clipped the boy, then collided with a tree.
A 2-year-old boy was transported to the Queensland Children’s hospital in a serious condition.
The driver of the truck was uninjured during the incident.
Investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for any witnesses who were travelling along that section of the Browns Plains Road, or anyone who may have dash cam vision to please contact police.

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A motorcyclist has died in a traffic crash at Caboolture this afternoon.
Preliminary investigations indicate around 12.45pm a motorcycle was headed east on King Street when it has collided with another vehicle doing a reverse park.
The rider, a 50-year-old Caboolture man, died at the scene.
The driver of the 4WD was not physically injured.
Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating.

Quote this reference number: QP2000803957 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Police have charged four people following the alleged arson of a house in Goodna last night.
Just before 7pm emergency services were called to Lightbody Street following reports a house was engulfed in flames.
The house, which was unoccupied at the time.
Investigations led to police locating three people in a nearby park who were taken into custody.
Two women aged 32 and 19 and a 34-year-old man have all been charged with one count each of enter dwelling and arson.
A fourth person, a 14-year-old girl has also been charged with one count each of enter premises and arson.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2000799543 within the online suspicious activity form.

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Two men have been charged following an incident involving an alleged stolen vehicle on the Sunshine Coast overnight.
Around 9.27pm officers patrolling observed a stolen white Toyota Camry sedan stopped at a Bli Bli service station.
When police pulled in it will be alleged the driver reversed and accelerated as the passenger walked inside where he was arrested.
A short time later the sedan was observed by officers allegedly travelling at high speeds though Parklands, Yandina, Bli Bli and Coolum.
A pursuit was authorised due to the vehicle’s manner of driving and officers were able to successfully deploy a tyre deflation device.
The sedan continued into an industrial estate at Lysaght Street in Coolum where the driver was arrested without incident.
A 40-year-old Yandina man has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and was given police bail to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on July 31.
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured between Banana and Biloela yesterday afternoon.
Just after 3.30pm, a man was involved in a single vehicle crash, on the Dawson highway, causing the truck to roll resulting in extensive damage.

A 58-year-old man from the Biloela area, who was the sole occupant of the truck, was flown to the Rockhampton Base hospital in a serious condition.
Investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for any witnesses who were travelling along that section of the Dawson Highway between 3pm and 3.30pm, or anyone who may have dash cam vision to please contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP2000798801 within the

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