Police have charged a man with murder as part of ongoing investigations into the sudden death of a man at Beenleigh yesterday afternoon, 18 August.
Around 4.45pm, police were called to a Lubach Street residence following reports of an altercation between three people, all known to each other.
It will be alleged that during the altercation, a 66-year-old man sustained stab wounds.
Upon police arrival, CPR was commenced on the man, however he died at the scene a short time later.
A crime scene was declared, with a man and a woman taken into custody.
Following investigations, police have since charged a 47-year-old Karalee man with one count of murder.
He is due to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court today, 19 August.
The 43-year-old Beenleigh woman is presently under police guard in hospital and is expected to assist police further with their investigations into the man’s death.
Investigations continue.
Previous release: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/18/sudden-death-investigation-beenleigh/
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