Detectives from Townsville have arrested a third person in relation to the alleged homicide of a 39-year-old Aurukun man at Railway Estate mid-July this year.
It will be alleged shortly after 4.30am on July 12, the man sustained a stab wound to his chest and was seriously assaulted at an Eleventh Avenue address.
The man passed away at the scene and detectives launched Operation Victor Madrox into the alleged homicide.
Officers from the Townsville Tactical Crime Squad located a 24-year-old Mount Louisa man yesterday, taking him into custody as he left a car.
A search of the car allegedly found a handgun and a quantity of drugs and money.
The man was charged with one count each of murder, enter dwelling, threatening violence and deprivation of liberty.
He is due to face Townsville Magistrates Court today.
Investigations are ongoing.
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