Thor Morgan: 24-year-old Toowoomba man arrested over alleged murder

Police have made a breakthrough in the case of a man who was allegedly fatally shot in the head while being tracked by a stolen car.

Queensland police have arrested a 24-year-old man following the death of Thor Morgan, who was allegedly shot in the head while being tracked by a stolen car in March.

Lachlan Mark Freund is accused of murdering Mr Morgan, 25, who was found shot at a Coonan St home in Harlaxton, Toowoomba, about 2.50am on March 15.

He was initially taken to Toowoomba Hospital before being transferred to the Princess Alexandra Hospital, where he spent the final two months of his life before dying on May 16.

Following an extensive investigation, police dive squad officers recovered a firearm from the Condamine River on July 26 that police allege was the weapon used in the incident.

The scene where Thor Morgan was shot. Picture: Supplied

Freund’s matter was briefly mentioned in Brisbane Magistrates Court where it was adjourned to Toowoomba Magistrates Court on September 6.

He has been charged with one count each of murder, arson of a motor vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of weapons.

CCTV footage released in May showed Mr Morgan’s car being followed by a dual cab moments before the alleged shooting.

The Ford Ranger was reported stolen from a Wilsonton address on March 13 and police believe the gun was fired from inside the car.

It was later found burnt out on Nunkulla Rd.

Three men were charged with allegedly stealing and using the car a week after it was reported stolen.

A 17-year-old boy and two Newtown men, a 19-year-old and a 22-year-old, have all since faced the courts.

Police have previously said they believe the alleged shooting was targeted and Mr Morgan knew his attackers.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should contact Policelink on 131 444.

Victim Thor Morgan

Originally published as Thor Morgan: 24-year-old Toowoomba man arrested over alleged murder