Mathew McPherson Baldwin appears in court after allegedly attempting to kill man at North Lakes Hotel
A man has faced court after allegedly attempting to kill a man in a hotel car park north of Brisbane.
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A final arrest has been made in relation to an alleged shooting at the North Lakes Hotel car park last month.
Police have stated this will be the final arrest made in relation to the shooting on March 24.
A 42-year-old man received arm and chest injuries in the shooting at the Lakefield Drive venue about 9.40pm on March 24.
It followed his interaction with a group alleged to have included three men and a teenage girl.
This comes after police released CCTV footage on April 9 of a man that may be able to assist officers in their investigation.
Attempted murder-accused Mathew McPherson Baldwin briefly appeared via video link on Monday.
He represented himself, with the court hearing he had refused to speak with a duty lawyer earlier in the day.
When asked by Magistrate Gary Finger if he wanted to apply for bail, Baldwin replied “nope” Mr Finger told the court it was alleged Baldwin had attempted to kill a man named Anthony Michael O’Sullivan at the North Lakes Hotel car park on March 24 - and of possessing a shortened firearm on the same day.
He said Baldwin’s other charges were dated April 19 at a Carina address, where it will be alleged O’Sullivan was found in possession of a handgun at a public car park.
It’s further alleged Baldwin was found in possession of more than 2g of methamphetamine, ammunition, and a stolen car.
Baldwin’s North Lakes matters were adjourned to April 29 at Pine Rivers Magistrates Court.
The remaining matters were adjourned to April 30 at Brisbane, and Baldwin was remanded in custody.
Police previously arrested a 43-year-old Victoria Point man and charged him with one count of attempted murder.
He is due to reappear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on April 28.
Police arrested a 17-year-old girl on March 25 and charged her with one count each of attempted murder, possessing dangerous drugs, unlawful possession of weapons and authority required to possess explosives.
She appeared in Ipswich Childrens Court on March 25.
Police also said a 40-year-old man was arrested after the alleged shooting and charged with one count each of possessing dangerous drugs, possess utensils or pipes etc that has been used, possession of property suspected being the proceeds of an offence, possessing anything used in the commission of crime, and unlawful use of motor vehicle.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to reappear in Redcliffe Magistrates Court on May 16.