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NSW Man Charged With Murder, Queensland Suspect Faces Weapons Counts After Separate Shootings

Police describe both incidents as targeted attacks involving known associates.

Overview

  • NSW police arrested 36-year-old Mark Brown in bushland near Tumbulgum Road and charged him with murder over the Eungella property shooting; he was refused bail to appear in court.
  • A 41-year-old man died at the Eungella scene, a 38-year-old man with a gunshot wound sought hospital treatment, and a 45-year-old man was allegedly struck by a ute and remains in hospital under police guard.
  • In Beenleigh, Queensland, a 35-year-old Bahrs Scrub man was shot in the chest at Hugh Muntz Park and died at the scene, prompting a vehicle pursuit to the northern Gold Coast.
  • Police used tyre-deflation devices to stop a stolen white Kia Stonic before arresting a 22-year-old Beenleigh man found hiding underwater near Saltwater Park, recovering ammunition on him and a nearby firearm.
  • The 22-year-old has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of ammunition, and receiving tainted property, as detectives continue the homicide investigation and appeal for CCTV and dashcam footage.