Police update 2: Homicide Investigation at Palm Island

Police investigating the suspicious death of a man on Palm Island on Thursday have now charged an 18-year-old Palm Island man with murder and robbery with violence whilst armed.

Around 9am on November 11, a 64-year-old Palm Island man was located with a serious head injury at a Creek Road address. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The 18-year-old man has been refused bail and is due to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court on November 13.

Earlier releases on this investigation may be viewed here:

https://mypolice.page.link/F3kj

https://mypolice.page.link/DQs9

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.

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