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Police are searching for three people involved in an “unusual” daylight shooting in Cairns, which sparked an emergency declaration.
Emergency services were called to Collin Avenue in Edge Hill about 1pm (2pm AEDT) today following reports of a shooting.
A witness claimed a man left his white hatchback to approach a black Audi, exchanged words and then shot at the vehicle, Detective Acting Inspector Jason Chetham said.
“The man in the black Audi was helped back in the car by a female,” he said at a press conference today.
The woman reportedly hopped into the driver’s seat before she and the alleged shooter both drove away from the scene in their respective cars.
There was a major police response as an emergency situation was declared – which has since been revoked – and residents in the surrounding area were told to remain indoors.
The black Audi was eventually found at a house on Pease Street, near Edge Hill State School, with significant damage to the front of the car.
“There was a collision between two vehicles … the Audi hit the rear of the white vehicle,” Chetham said.
“We’re working towards a theory, it’s most likely people who know each other. It’s certainly not road rage.”
The man and woman involved were not at the address but occupants in the house are assisting police with inquiries, Chetham said.
“We found a number of items of interest,” he said.
“This is an unusual one where someone’s been wounded and hasn’t stuck around.”
Chetham said a number of occupants of the Pease Street address are known to police.
The alleged shooter is described as a 30-year-old man with a slim build, about 90 kilograms and six feet tall with a tanned complexion and short, black hair.
He was believed to have been driving a white hatchback.
Police assured the community there is no threat to the public and urged anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
