Queensland Town on Lockdown After Shooting; Suspect Apprehended

Kingaroy Shooting: 25-Year-Old Charged After Manhunt and Lockdown A 25-year-old man is facing 30 charges following an alleged shooting incident in Kingaroy, Queensland. The incident, which occurred on May 27, 2025, prompted a significant police response, including a manhunt and the lockdown of the town. Superintendent Douglas McDonald stated, "A male person has broken into an address in Nanango prior to this incident and stolen a number of high-powered rifles." Police have since recovered most of the stolen firearms. One woman who was in the house at the time of the shooting is safe. The suspect is scheduled to appear in Kingaroy court this morning. Superintendent McDonald also expressed ongoing concerns about firearm security within the community, emphasizing the threat posed by stolen weapons in the wrong hands. The swift apprehension of the suspect is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the police and the Kingaroy community.