Police are appealing for public information following reports of shots fired at a Rochedale property around 4.38am this morning, 2 August.
Initial investigations indicate two male offenders attempted to break into a Fisher Street property, shortly before multiple shots were allegedly fired.
A man and woman, both in their 30s, received gun-shot wounds. They were transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital, where they remain for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The offenders were last seen leaving the property on foot.
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage within the vicinity of Fisher Street from 4am this morning, to come forward.
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.
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.
