Update 2: Homicide investigation, Gleneagle

Police have charged a 28-year-old man over the alleged murder of a 48-year-old man at Gleneagle last week.

It will be alleged that just before 6am on Monday October 14, four people forced entry to a home at Brittany Court.

It will be further alleged that during this home invasion; a 48-year-old male occupant sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and a 40-year-old male occupant was hit on the head with a hammer.

The 48-year-old man was treated at the scene by Paramedics in a critical condition, before passing away just after 7am. The 40-year-old man sustained minor head injuries and was treated at the scene by Paramedics in a stable condition.

Following investigations, a 29-year-old Yarrabilba man was arrested by New South Wales police in Forbes on Friday. He appeared at the Dubbo Local Court yesterday, where Logan detectives successfully applied for his extradition to Queensland.
He is expected to be extradited from Canberra to Brisbane this evening.

A 28-year-old Port Macquarie man was arrested by New South Wales police in Port Macquarie on Sunday. He appeared at the Port Macquarie Local Court yesterday, where Logan detectives successfully applied for his extradition to Queensland.

He was extradited to Brisbane last night, where he was charged with one count of murder this morning. He is scheduled to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court today.

Investigations continue.

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