Man shot dead in park near shopping centre at Beenleigh, Queensland
A man has been shot dead in a public park next to a shopping centre, sparking a major police investigation.
A man has been shot dead in a public park south of Brisbane overnight.
The man was found with a gunshot wound in Hugh Muntz Park at Beenleigh, next to the Beenleigh Marketplace shopping centre, at about 10.40pm on Tuesday.
He died at the scene.
A crime scene has been established and the park has been cordoned off.
Police believe the shooting was targeted and the parties were known to each other.
A spokesman told NewsWire there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Originally published as Man shot dead in park near shopping centre at Beenleigh, Queensland