Police update: Serious assault in Harlaxton, QLD

Detectives are appealing for information from the public as investigation continue after a man sustained life-threating injuries in Toowoomba this morning.

Around 2.50am the Queensland Ambulance Service were called to a Coonan Street address in relation to an injured man located there.

As a result, a 24-year-old man was taken to Toowoomba Hospital with head injuries.

Investigations revealed the man was linked to a Mitsubishi Lancer sedan located on the north bound lanes of Ruthven Street at the time paramedics responded to the Coonan Street address.

Further investigations revealed the 24-year-old man sustained a single gun shot wound to the head and has been transferred to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in critical condition.

Inquiries indicate the 24-year-old was shot in the vehicle.

Police are investigating the involvement of a white Ford Ranger dual cab utility to the shooting located burnt out at Felton shortly before 5am.

Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have seen this incident or who has dash camera footage, particularly in the Harlaxton area of Ruthven Street Toowoomba or Coonan Street to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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