Detectives attached to Operation Uniform Bangor have launched a homicide investigation in Caloundra today.
Around 9.30am a 25-year-old woman was taken to a West Terrance hospital suffering an apparent gunshot wound to the head and she died shortly after.
A crime scene was declared at a residence at nearby Moffatt Beach where a forensic examination is taking place.
A man known to the woman is assisting police with enquiries.
There is no ongoing risk to the community.
Investigations are continuing.
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