Police are investigating a break and enter incident in which a man sustained a gunshot wound in Wellington Point this morning, 8 December.
Initial investigations indicate that around 1am, a group of offenders had attended a Mander Court address before gaining access and confronting the residence's occupant.
A member of the group then discharged a firearm at the 25-year-old male resident, striking him in the foot. The group then stole several items from the property before fleeing the area in a Dodge Ram utility truck parked at the location and a BMW X5.
Emergency services arrived a short time later, and the 25-year-old man was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police believe this to be a targeted incident, and there is no current threat to the public at this time.
Anyone with further information or relevant vision in the area between 11pm and 1am is urged to contact police.
Investigations are ongoing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2502224820
Operation Whiskey Firestorm is a high-impact statewide initiative designed to tackle the critical issues of firearm safety and illicit firearms.
The operation is sending a clear message about the importance of proper firearm storage and the role licenced firearm owners play in ensuring community safety. Operation Whiskey Firestorm is also focusing on a coordinated statewide response to the investigation, prevention and disruption activities involving illicit firearms offences and violent firearm related offending.
This operation comes in response to 2024 statistics which saw 1,055 firearm licenses revoked, and over 3,290 offences involving firearms, including serious offences such as attempted murder, assault, robbery and unlawful entry.
The QPS will be conducting extensive audits, coordinating regional operations, and working with licensed firearm owners to ensure they meet safety and ownership rules and regulations.
