A 45-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were found dead in a Charleville home after an almost eight-hour police siege on Wednesday night and early Thursday. Police were called to the property around 6pm on Wednesday after reports of a serious assault, with several streets in the outback Queensland town locked down during the operation.
Residents in a three-street block were forced to remain inside their homes for nearly eight hours as specialist police surrounded the area. The emergency public safety declaration was revoked just before 2am on Thursday.
No one else was injured during the incident. A crime scene was established at the home, and a report is being prepared for the coroner. The matter will also be investigated by the ethical standards command.
What happened in Charleville?
Police responded to reports of a serious assault at the home in Charleville, about 600km west of Toowoomba, around 6pm on Wednesday. The response led to a major police operation that continued into the early hours of Thursday.
How long was the area locked down?
The lockdown lasted for nearly eight hours. People living in a three-street block were told to stay inside while specialist police contained the scene, and the public safety declaration was later lifted just before 2am on Thursday.
What happens next?
Police said a crime scene had been established and that a report will be prepared for the coroner. The death of the 45-year-old man and the 23-year-old woman will also be examined by the ethical standards command.
Key Facts
- A 45-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were found dead in a Charleville home.
- Police were called to reports of a serious assault around 6pm on Wednesday.
- Residents in a three-street block were locked down for nearly eight hours.
- The emergency public safety declaration was revoked just before 2am on Thursday.
- No one else was injured and a report is being prepared for the coroner.
