Queensland shooting: A member of the public and two police officers are slain on a rural property. Let’s learn more about this case in detail.
How did the 2 police officers & the public die?
At a remote property west of Brisbane, two Queensland police officers and a member of the public were shot and killed. According to Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll, an additional officer was shot in the graze and is seeking medical attention at a hospital following the incident at Wieambilla on the Western Downs.
A fourth officer was able to leave the building and is currently undergoing medical attention. The perpetrators have not been apprehended. “An operation is currently taking place in the area this evening,” Commissioner Carroll said. “PolAir and specialist colleagues are involved.”
#BREAKING: Two police officers have been confirmed dead in an ongoing emergency in Queensland. @lourennie9 #9News pic.twitter.com/bM6gFGEKsZ
— 9News Perth (@9NewsPerth) December 12, 2022
Even while we don’t yet know the whole scope of what happened today, we do know that it’s an extremely disturbing occurrence on many levels. Earlier today, numerous ambulances were dispatched to the scene in Wieambilla’s Wains Road where nearby residents claimed to have heard numerous gunshots and seen burning cars.
A tiny wooden house and a few small land blocks are on the property where the incident occurred. At a late-night press conference, Commissioner Carroll stated that “tragically this is the largest loss of life we have had in recent years.”
Terrible scenes in Wieambilla and a heartbreaking day for the families and friends of the Queensland Police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. My condolences to all who are grieving tonight – Australia mourns with you.
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) December 12, 2022
What happened on the spot?
At a secluded farm on Queensland’s Darling Downs, three people were shot and murdered in an ambush: two police officers and a member of the public.
At least two shooters opened fire when police pulled up to the rural Wieambilla property at 4.45 p.m. on Monday, injuring another two officers—a man and a woman, we believe.
Police opened fire in response, but two of them were critically wounded. One of the officers hurt in the opening round of gunfire managed to flee. He managed to escape in one of the patrol cars and call for help despite suffering critical injuries, a police source said.
Later, the location of the second injured cop was made, and both injured officers—whose current situations are unknown—were taken to the hospital. The shooters are still at large and are believed to have stolen police communication equipment, which gives them the ability to monitor police activity as the manhunt goes on.
— Robyn Vaux (@RV_27) December 12, 2022
It is believed that the officers went to the property to look into allegations of a missing person from New South Wales. On Monday evening, the Wieambilla region was still under an emergency declaration, and Wains Road was restricted to traffic.
Residents of Mary Street, Bennetts School Road, Wieambilla Road, and Chinchilla Tara Road have been instructed to remain indoors till further notice. At the scene were the Queensland Ambulance Service, two LifeFlight helicopters, and the Rescue 500 aircraft.
Additionally, specialized cops have been sent out. There are known communication gaps in the Wieambilla region.
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