Emergency declared in Mackay as police hunt gunman after woman found dead

Police have declared an emergency situation in South Mackay with a gunman currently on the run after a woman was found dead.

An emergency declaration was made under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) over the unfolding incident, after emergency services were called to a Robb Place address just after 4:30pm.

Police found a woman already deceased, and a man with non-life-threatening injuries to his hand. 

The emergency situation was declared at approximately 5:20pm, with boundaries encompassing Robb Place, Paradise Street, Archibald Street, Kindermar Street and Denton Street.

Members of the public are advised to avoid the area, and those within the exclusion zone are asked to remain indoors until further notice.

Traffic diversions are in place.

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