19 Jun 2024 | 09:08 AM UTC
Australia: Officials continue to respond to a shooting in Mackay, Queensland State, June 19 /update 1
Police continue response to a shooting in Mackay, Queensland, Australia, afternoon of June 19. One fatality. Suspect at large.
Emergency services are continuing a response to an active shooter in South Mackay, Queensland State, as of the evening of June 19. At least one person was killed and another injured at Robb Place around 16:30. Police have established an exclusion zone and are advising the public to avoid the area. Those within the exclusion zone are advised to remain indoors. Impacted locations include Robb Place, Paradise Street, Archibald Street, Kindermar Street, and Denton Street. Officials will likely provide updates over the coming hours.
Authorities will almost certainly maintain a heightened security presence in the affected area until the suspect is apprehended or otherwise neutralized. Traffic diversions are in place; transport and business disruptions will likely affect the vicinity of the exclusion zone in the coming hours.
Avoid the impact area until authorities give the all-clear and vacate the scene. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Adhere to all official traffic and security advisories.
