Update: Shooting at Meridan Plains, QLD

Police have charged a man following the alleged shooting of a man at Meridan Plains on Thursday, January 31.

It will be alleged around 11.30am an altercation occurred between two men who are known to each other on Meridan Way. During the altercation one man received a single gun shot wound to the hip.

The 45-year-old Nambour man was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

A 47-year-old Currimundi man has been charged with one count each of acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of tainted property.

He has been remanded in custody and will reappear at the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on March 15.

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.

Quote this reference number: QP1900217576

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