Maryborough: Police discover 3D printed gun after a man was allegedly shot in the head in Queensland
Police have found a 3D printed gun during their investigations after pressing attempted murder charges against a man in Queensland.
A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged shooting incident in Maryborough on January 13.
Police and emergency services were called to a Fort Street address around 9pm to reports a 43-year-old Maryborough man had sustained a gunshot wound to the head.
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The 43-year-old was transported to hospital with a life-threatening injury to the head.
On Saturday, January 18, the 45-year-old man was located riding an electric scooter on Churchill Street, where he was taken into custody and transported to Maryborough watchhouse.
He has been charged with one count of attempted murder and is expected to appear in the Maryborough Magistrates Court on Monday.
It will be further alleged, following the man’s arrest, a search warrant was executed at a business on Adelaide Street where a 3D printed gun, ammunition, and a quantity of methamphetamine was located.
A 52-year-old Maryborough man was arrested at the Adelaide Street address and has been charged with multiple offences including one count each of unlawful possession of weapons, stealing, obstructing police and receiving tainted property firearm/ammunition, as well as two counts of possessing dangerous drugs.
He is due to appear in Maryborough Magistrates Court on Monday.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
