Queensland Police issue PSPA after shooting in Tallebudgera Valley

Police have made an emergency declaration after a man was shot in the head and shoulder with a homemade pipe gun on the Gold Coast.

Police have made an emergency declaration after a man was shot with a homemade pipe gun in Tallebudgera Valley on the Gold Coast.

Queensland Police were called at midday to Tallebudgera Creek Rd, following reports a man had been shot.

The man suffered a non-life-threatening injury to his shoulder and head and was taken to hospital for treatment.

A Queensland Ambulance spokesperson said paramedics transported a man aged in his 50s to hospital in a stable condition after he was allegedly struck with a projectile fired from a homemade pipe gun about 12pm.

Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) at Tallebudgera Valley, following a police incident this afternoon.

As police investigations continued in the area, a Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) was declared.

The emergency declaration encompasses an exclusion zone of Tallebudgera Creek Rd to the west, Emily Lane to the north, and Petsche Creek Rd to the east and Ryans Rd to the south.

Residents were asked to stay inside their dwellings, and members of the public were asked to avoid the area.

Police told media the two men who lived on the property, but in different locations, got into an argument when the homemade shotgun was allegedly fired.

Police told media the two men who lived on the property, but in different locations, got into an argument when the homemade shotgun was fired. Photo: 9 News.

“It’s a handmade shotgun, it’s very well made and it’s something that’s quite concerning,” Chief Inspector Les Bulluss said.

“The weapon’s made out of piping.”

Chief Inspector Bulluss told media the wanted man was known in the area.

“We’d like to negotiate with this gentlemen once we are able to locate him,” he said.

Police have established a crime scene and believe the shooter remains on the property.

Specialist officers, with assault rifles and heavy armour, and a helicopter are on the scene to search for the man.

Originally published as Queensland Police issue PSPA after shooting in Tallebudgera Valley