A devastating incident has shaken the community in Queensland, leaving a 27-year-old mother dead and a 29-year-old man facing murder charges.
What Happened?
The tragedy unfolded on Wednesday when the young mother was found with gunshot wounds on a footpath on Christmas Street in North Toowoomba.
Despite being rushed to the hospital in critical condition, she sadly passed away shortly after.
Arrest and Charges
Following a thorough investigation, police arrested a 29-year-old man in Roma at around 11:35 am yesterday.
He has since been charged with murder with reckless indifference and is set to appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Police Appeal for Information
Detectives are now urging anyone with information to come forward, particularly those who may have dashcam footage or were in the vicinity of Christmas Street, West Street, or Gladstone Street around the time of the incident.
If you have any information that could aid the investigation, please don't hesitate to reach out to the authorities.
This senseless act of violence has sent shockwaves through the community, and our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones during this difficult time.
We will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.