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Woman hurt in mystery Sunshine Coast shooting

Police investigates after a 19-year-old went to a hospital with a gunshot wound in Nambour overnight.

Woman hurt in mystery Sunshine Coast shooting

Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on the Sunshine Coast, resulting in a woman being shot in the hand. The 19-year-old woman sought medical attention at Nambour Hospital around 11:30 PM last night. The incident took place outside a residence on Image Flat Road, where the woman and a 19-year-old man were reportedly seated inside a vehicle.

Unknown individuals in a dark-colored vehicle approached them, and a single shot was fired towards the pair. The car then fled the scene. The injury sustained by the woman was described as non-life-threatening. Police have cordoned off the area as a crime scene and removed the vehicle for further examination. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward, but have stated that there is currently no threat to the public.

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