Qld: Man dead, woman critical in shooting
10 Dec 2008 5:59 PM
BRISBANE, Dec 10 AAP - A man is dead and a woman, found semi-naked in front of a house, is in a critical condition after a shooting in Brisbane.
The body of a man, aged in his 50s, was found by police inside a Kangaroo Point unit about 12.30pm (AEST) on Wednesday. He had been shot in the head.
Detective Superintendent Tony Cross said police were called after a passer-by saw a wounded woman at the front of the building.
The woman, aged in her 30s, was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital where she was undergoing surgery for head injuries.
Supt Cross said police were still investigating the relationship of the victims.
He said it was still unclear why the shooting happened.
"A firearm was located near the body. At this stage we have no concerns as to any other person being involved," Supt Cross said.
A witness, Cory Ward, said the woman was half-naked when she was being treated by paramedics.
"She was lying on the stairs and couldn't move," he said.
"She had grazes all over her legs. From what I could see she was just wearing a T-shirt."
