Overview

• Police responded to reports of gunfire on Ipswich Boonah Road in Purga at approximately 4:35pm on Monday.
• An emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act was made at 5:45pm, establishing an exclusion zone.
• The exclusion zone covers Ipswich Boonah Road, Hughes Road, Carmichael Road, and Eastfield Court, restricting access to the area.
• Authorities confirmed no injuries have been reported but urged locals to stay indoors and advised motorists to avoid the area.
• Police remain on-site, securing the perimeter and conducting investigations into the incident.