‘Greatly missed’: Tributes for alleged Watsonville murder victim

The man fatally shot at a Watsonville address has been fondly remembered by the tight-knit Tablelands community ahead of a funeral service planned for this week.

THE man fatally shot at a Watsonville address last month has been fondly remembered by the tight-knit Tablelands community ahead of a funeral service planned for Friday.

Paul “Pauly” Carroll, 35, died at his West Bischoff Mill Road home on November 23.

Police allege he was shot by a “personal associate” with a rifle.

The keen fisherman and lover of the outdoors will be laid to rest at a funeral service to be held at the Watsonville Cemetery.

Paul “Pauly” Carroll fatally shot in Watsonville last month will be laid to rest at the Watsonville Cemetery on Friday. Picture: Facebook

Ryan Draper, in tribute to Mr Carroll, hoped his fallen mate would rest peacefully.

“You will be greatly missed by all who knew you,” he said.

“My deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to your family, loved ones and all who knew you.”

The shocking incident has stunned the tiny Far North town of Watsonville which has a population of just 190.

A 32-year-old Tablelands man charged with murder over Mr Carroll’s death was remanded in custody at the Mareeba Magistrates Court on November 24 to appear for a committal mention on January 31.

A police homicide investigation is ongoing.

Another friend of Mr Carroll’s, Kim Mohekey, expressed her grief at his sudden death.

“You are going to be greatly missed by us all, dear friend,” she said.

Leading the investigation into the shooting Detective Acting Inspector Tony Law said there were between three and four people at Mr Carroll’s home when he was allegedly shot, one of which called police.

“(The two men were) personal associates, known to each other,” Det Acting Insp Law said.

“It was a single shot to the chest.

“We are still establishing if others witnessed the incident, witness statements are still being taken.”

Paul “Pauly” Carroll was shot in his Watsonville home on November 23. Picture: Facebook

A crime scene was established at the property and forensic teams collected evidence relating to the homicide investigation.

Guilfoyle Funeral Services have respectfully invited relatives and friends of Mr Carroll to attend the grave side service to be held in Watsonville from 11am. Mr Carroll was the loving son of Michelle and Martin Carroll, a beloved brother and cousin and “mate to all” according to the funeral company.

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Originally published as ‘Greatly missed’: Tributes for alleged Watsonville murder victim