Police have detained two men at a Northgate home following an incident where shots were allegedly fired at an unoccupied vehicle in Bald Hills yesterday.
Emergency services responded to reports of gunfire on Gladdon Street in Bald Hills around 10:30am Sunday. Upon arrival, officers discovered a parked car that had been shot at in what police believe was a targeted attack. No injuries were reported.
Following the incident, officers attended a residence on Nudgee Road in Northgate where they took two men into custody. During their search of the Northgate property, police allegedly located a shotgun.
The 20-year-old man now faces 11 charges, including:
- Discharging a weapon in a public place
- Wilful damage
- Unlawful possession of a category A weapon
- Possession of a shortened firearm
- Using a vehicle without required number plates
- Driving without a license
- Unlawful stalking
- Assault occasioning harm (domestic violence offence)
- Wilful damage (domestic violence offence)
- Deprivation of liberty
- Unlawful possession of explosives
The accused is scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today. Authorities have confirmed investigations are continuing, with particular focus on the Northgate connection.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or Policelink on 131 444.
Published 17-February-2025
