Detectives attached to Operation Victor Ammi have charged a 29-year-old man with murder in relation to the death of a woman at Caboolture on May 17.
At approximately 8.30pm outside a Short Street unit complex, it will be alleged an altercation occurred between a man and woman known to each other, in which the 27-year-old Morayfield woman was stabbed with a knife.
The man then allegedly left the scene in a Holden Commodore.
The woman was located unresponsive, with officers attempting first aid.
She was transported in a critical condition to Caboolture Hospital, where she died as a result of her injuries.
Patrolling police located the Holden Commodore, which allegedly evaded police and was driving dangerously including through a red light and at high speeds.
Police pursued the vehicle on the Bruce Highway northbound towards the Sunshine Coast, where a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed, and the vehicle continued driving.
Just before 11pm, it will be alleged the Holden Commodore intentionally drove at and crashed into a police van on the Bruce Highway at Yandina.
Two officers who were in the vehicle, a male Senior Constable and male Sergeant, were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with minor injuries and have since been discharged.
The 29-year-old Morayfield man was taken into custody, and transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for assessment.
He has been charged with one count of murder (domestic violence), two counts each of attempted murder and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and one count each of evading police and contravention of a domestic violence order.
He is expected to appear before Caboolture Magistrates Court via video link tomorrow, May 19.
Police continue to appeal to anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage in the vicinity of Short Street on the night of May 17 to come forward.
Earlier media release: https://mypolice.page.link/LCe9
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
