Police investigating shooting incident at Gympie

Police are investigating a violent altercation in Anderleigh this morning.

Around 2am police arrived at an Anderleigh Road address after being called to reports of a disturbance at a house.

A man armed with a firearm shot at police as they arrived, before fleeing into bushland.

No one was injured as a result.

Initial investigations suggest the armed man has then approached a property via Fosters Lane at Gunalda and produced a firearm.

He demanded a resident’s silver 2003 Mazda 3 sedan, before crashing it.

A crime scene was established around 8:20am and the man remains outstanding.

He is described as Caucasian, approximately 170cm tall, large build, grey hair and brown eyes.

There has been a number of police in the area, as part of an ongoing investigation.

If you do see the man, do not approach him and call triple zero immediately.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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