Man who killed his aunty and himself at Albany Creek had gun licence

On Sunday, the police received reports of a disturbance at a residence located in Albany Creek, a suburb in the northern part of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered the bodies of a man and a woman, both of whom had sustained gunshot wounds. The man was identified as the homeowner, and the woman was later confirmed to be his 88-year-old aunt.

The man, who was in his 50s, held a valid gun license, which allowed him to legally possess firearms within the state of Queensland. According to the Queensland Police Service, the man used one of these firearms to take his own life and to fatally shoot his aunt during an incident that occurred within the confines of their shared residence.

The 88-year-old woman, who was discovered in a distressed state, was immediately provided with support from emergency services personnel. She was assessed at the scene and later transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation, where she was reported to be in stable condition.

The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the motive behind the double shooting. The Queensland Police Service has stated that there is no ongoing risk to the public, and that they are treating this as an isolated incident.

The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as information becomes available. The police are urging anyone with information that may assist in their inquiry to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppers.com.au.

This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health support and resources, as well as the potential consequences of possessing firearms. The Queensland Police Service encourages anyone experiencing mental health concerns or crisis situations to reach out for help by contacting Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Mental Health Alert Line on 1300 MHCALL (1300 642 255).