South Mackay shooting: Alleged gunman in custody after woman shot dead at Robb Place address

A 31-year-old man has been taken into custody after a woman was shot dead in a horror suburban shooting in Queensland.

Police issued an urgent warning to South Mackay residents after locking down an area while hunting a man allegedly involved in the shooting this afternoon.

A Queensland Police spokeswoman said emergency services were called to an address on Robb Place at 4.30pm local time. One woman was found dead at the address, while a man was found with non-life-threatening injuries to his hand.

Police officers made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act shortly afterwards.

The gunman was believed to be inside a home on the same street, with specialist police called to negotiate with the man, according to reports by The Courier Mail. However, the man then left the property and was later arrested about 7.45pm after his vehicle was found near a fast food restaurant along the Bruce Highway, near Hinton Street in Mackay.

Police say the man is not physically injured and he is currently assisting police with investigations.

Members of the public were warned to avoid the area bounded by Robb Place, Paradise Street, Archibald Street, Kindermar Street and Denton Street while the manhunt took place.

Locals within the exclusion zone were asked to stay indoors until further notice.

Police are directing traffic away from the area.

“Police wish to thank affected residents for their patience and understanding while this matter is ongoing,” the spokeswoman said.

Anyone with information on the incident can report it anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or making a report online.