Murder victim learning to braid daughter’s hair before his death

The man shot dead in a horror Ipswich brawl had started to turn his life around and had taken up gardening in the backyard, and was working on a beautiful bonding experience with his young daughter, it can be revealed.

The man who was shot dead in a horror Ipswich brawl on Tuesday had started to turn his life around and had recently taken up gardening in the backyard and braiding his daughter’s hair.

Carlo Stewart’s loved ones have remembered the 31-year-old as “a loving and dedicated family man.”

Tye Joshua Bickle, 28, from Logan Central, and Brayden Alan Wilson-Knight, 24, from North Booval have been charged with murder.

A 16-year-old boy has also been charged with Mr Stewart’s murder, however legally cannot be named.

Mr Stewart’s loved ones are now asking for financial help for his life partner Bonita and four-year-old daughter Aliyah.

Carlo Stewart and partner Bonita with pet dog Piper. Picture: GoFundMe

“Carlo was a stay-at-home father, he strived to give his daughter the entire world every day, from spending quality time with her to learning new ways to care for her, recently taking to learning new braids for her hair,” Mr Stewart’s friend Gabrielle Murray wrote.

“He made sure she felt loved and safe any way he possibly could.

“Carlo was a man that gave more than he took, he would be the first person to have your back and be there for you in a time of need. A smile that would light up rooms, a contagious laugh and unconditional love and loyalty to those he held close to his heart.”

According to Ms Murray, Carlo was ambitious, driven and loyal.

Mr Stewart had several previous brushes with the law, however Ms Murray said he was beginning to turn his life around.

“ … Carlo had a past of his own and over the years had gone through his own difficult times that played a part in shaping him into a compassionate and loving family man.”

Carlo Stewart has been confirmed as the man who died in Tuesday night's fatal shooting at North Booval.

Ms Murray said Mr Stewart’s favourite hobbies were taking care of his cars, and planting and growing flowers and vegetables for his home.

Mr Stewart’s partner Bonita is now forced to raise little Aliyah without the youngster’s dad, as the community is asked to pitch in $20,000 to assist the heartbroken family.

“It’s our time to give back to Carlo, to help his loved ones through this devastating time and show our love with giving him the send-off he deserves.”

“Whilst Bonita is a super woman with admirable strength and resilience (and is) pushing through each day to raise their daughter and run the house, she cannot be at work during this time and will need everyone to band together and put forward anything they can to help them to bring him home where he belongs.

“We are asking that those who know Carlo come together in a time of need for his family. Your contribution of any amount can make a difference and would be much appreciated.”

You can donate to the family via Go Fund Me.