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Police Search for Suspect in Gold Coast Shooting of Woman in Car

A 33-year-old woman remains in critical condition after being shot in the back while sitting in a car; authorities are appealing for public assistance to locate the suspect and clarify the incident.

  • The victim, a 33-year-old woman, was shot in the back through the passenger seat of a car at a Tallebudgera property on January 8 and remains in critical condition with life-altering injuries.
  • Police believe the suspect, who may have only met the victim on the day of the incident, fled the scene in a white Hino tow truck later found abandoned in Nerang.
  • Authorities are seeking information from individuals who visited the Trees Road property on the day of the shooting, including those collecting free items advertised on Facebook Marketplace.
  • Investigators have interviewed 10 to 15 witnesses but are still working to piece together the circumstances of the shooting, as accounts of the event vary significantly.
  • The suspect, who may have traveled interstate, remains at large, and police have released images of the truck and are appealing for dashcam footage or additional tips from the public.
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