Shooting incident, Petrie

A 24-year-old man who was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition following a shooting in Young Street, Petrie last night has passed away.

Just after midnight police and emergency services were called to a unit block on Young Street following reports that a man had been shot.

On arrival the 24-year-old was found with a serious gunshot wound to his chest and he was transported to the hospital.

Detectives have now commenced a homicide investigation into the incident.

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