City streets locked down after woman shot and killed
A woman has been fatally shot on a footpath near a Queensland primary school around the time parents were collecting their children.
Police locked down surrounding streets after the “alarming” attack in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, on Wednesday.
Residents were ordered to stay indoors as the victim in her 20s was rushed to Toowoomba Hospital in a critical condition.
The woman, from the suburb of Wilsonton, later succumbed to her injuries and died in hospital.
According to local media, the dead woman suffered multiple gunshot wounds.
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A middle-aged man also suffered serious injuries and a second man was treated for emotional distress.
Police were called to a home in North Toowoomba shortly before 2pm Wednesday following reports of a shooting and found the woman on the footpath.
A vehicle of interest was located and three associates of the dead woman were being questioned as witnesses.
Acting Inspector Brian Collins told reporters the three people were with police and assisting with inquiries.
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“It’s extremely alarming,” Collins said about when and where the incident happened.
The shooting occurred not far from Holy Name Catholic Primary School.
“We’re talking about early afternoon, about school pick-up time … and the police response in ascertaining what happened will be swift.”
Investigators are calling on anyone in the West and Christmas streets area after 1pm who may have witnessed what happened or is able to share dashcam footage to come forward.
“Our thoughts go out to the family – it’s devastating for a person to lose their life in such a way.
“There is no concern with public safety at this point in time, we believe that no members of the public are in any current danger.”
– with AAP
