Potential shooting under investigation in Dysart
Detectives have launched an investigation into a reported shooting incident in Central Queensland after a man and woman arrived at a rural hospital with ‘serious’ injuries.
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Detectives are investigating a potential shooting incident after a man and woman were taken to a Central Queensland hospital suffering from ‘significant’ injuries.
A Queensland Police Service spokeswoman said police were investigating two grievous bodily harm incidents in Dysart overnight.
A Mackay Hospital and Health spokeswoman confirmed a male, 25 and female, 37, were transported from Dysart Hospital to Mackay Base Hospital for treatment, by helicopter and ambulance.
It is understood the man has suffered a “significant injury” to his leg.
It is understood the incident was reported as a possible shooting, with police receiving a call about 9.30pm Monday.
It is understood the injured man had presented to Dysart hospital with the serious injury and as a result police were called.
“A man and a woman are assisting police with their investigations but there is no further information at this stage,” the QPS spokeswoman said.
It is not being treated as an attempted murder.
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