Dramatic arrest after man shot dead in park near shopping centre at Beenleigh, Queensland
A man was allegedly caught near a discarded gun carrying ammunition just hours after another man was shot dead.
A man caught hiding from police in a Gold Coast creek hours after a fatal shooting was allegedly found near a discarded gun, carrying ammunition.
Footage of the 22-year-old’s dramatic arrest was released on Wednesday, as police continue their investigation into the shooting death of a man at a Beenleigh park the night prior.
A 35-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to his chest at Hugh Muntz Park, next to the Beenleigh Marketplace shopping centre, at about 10.40pm on Tuesday.
He died at the scene.
Police allege a stolen white Kia Stonic sedan with stolen registration plates fled the scene shortly after the shooting.
Police spotted the Kia sedan at Labrador, on the Gold Coast, and deployed a tyre deflation device on the Jabiru Island Bridge at about 1.30am on Wednesday.
The car was driven for a short while before being abandoned at the intersection of Hope Island Rd and Helensvale Rd, with police alleging the driver fled on foot into nearby bushland.
The dog squad swept the area and soon located the 22-year-old Beenleigh man hiding underwater among the reeds near Saltwater Park.
He was arrested at the scene.
Footage shows officers yelling at the man soon after they allegedly found a discarded firearm nearby.
“Found a piece of property here too mate. It’s a hoodie,” an officer says.
“Hands up now … walk towards me now … get on your stomach.
“You’re under arrest for murder at this stage.
“We got ammunition coming out.”
Police allege they found ammunition when they searched the man.
He has since been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of a weapon (firearm), possessing explosives (ammunition), and receiving tainted property.
The man is due to appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Thursday.
No charges have yet been laid in relation to the shooting death.
The park remained cordoned off on Wednesday morning and a secondary crime scene has been established around the vehicle.
Police said on Wednesday investigators believed the shooting was targeted and the parties were known to each other.
A spokesman told NewsWire there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Investigations remain ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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