Ipswich detectives have commenced a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Gailes this afternoon.
At 4pm, police were called to an Old Logan Road address after reports of a serious wounding.
Upon arrival, police located a 36-year-old man with a gunshot wound to this chest.
Police immediately rendered first-aid however the man was pronounced deceased a short time later.
A crime scene has been declared and detectives are seeking anyone that has any information about the incident to contact police.
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.
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