Police have released photos of a man and a vehicle as part of the investigation into a shooting and assault incident in Surfers Paradise this morning, March 31.
Detectives are seeking to locate 30-year-old Mitchell Barnes (pictured) who they believe will be able to assist investigations.
Just before 2am police were called to a unit block on Peninsula Drive following reports of a disturbance.
It will be alleged an altercation between a man and a woman was occurring inside a unit, when a 44-year-old male neighbour and two other men verbally intervened.
A physical altercation then occurred between the group of men outside the units at which time a 21-year-old man sustained two gunshot wounds to his stomach and a laceration to his upper back.
A 44-year-old man sustained lacerations across his body.
Both were transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical but stable condition.
A 23-year-old man also sustained minor injuries during the altercation and is in stable condition.
It will be alleged the man had left the scene prior to police arrival, in a white Mazda hatchback, which has since been located on Prosperity Drive at Helensvale.
Investigations indicate that man has then fled in a second vehicle, a 2005 black Toyota Camry sedan bearing New South Wales registration plates "DL 48 YW" (pictured).
Police ask anyone with information as to the whereabouts of 30-year-old Mitchell Barnes to contact them immediately and are urged not to approach him.
Detectives are also appealing to the 38-year-old woman involved in the earlier altercation with the man, prior to the shooting incident, to come forward.
Investigations continue
Previous release: https://mypolice.page.link/BNvm
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