Boy, 16, among three charged with murder over violent Ipswich street brawl
A teenage boy and two men have been charged with murder over a south-east Queensland street brawl that left one man dead and another with critical head injuries.
Police allege two groups of people, some armed with baseball bats and one carrying a gun, arranged to meet in the Ipswich suburb of North Booval at 5pm on Tuesday.
Several shots were fired at the scene on Baden James Way, two of which hit and killed 31-year-old Carlo Piero Stewart.
Carlo Piero Stewart was shot twice and later died. Nine
A violent Ipswich street brawl involving a gun and baseball bats left one man dead. Nine
Police allege the meeting related to a dispute over property, which 9News understands to be a stolen motorbike.
"This is a targeted attack and these two groups are known to each other," Acting Inspector Heath McQueen from Queensland Police said.
"Several people involved in that disturbance have armed themselves with weapons including multiple baseball bats and at least one person at this point is known to have had a firearm."
Police are speaking to those allegedly involved in the brawl and shooting. 9News
The brawl is believed to have been started by a dispute over a stolen motorbike. 9News
Multiple people are still in hospital and one of those is in a critical condition with significant head injuries.
A 28-year-old Logan man, a 24-year-old North Booval man and a 16-year-old Riverview boy have all been charged with one count of murder and two counts of grievous bodily harm.
9News.com.au understands one of the three accused is among those in hospital and is expected to face a bedside hearing.
Neighbours were told to stay inside on Tuesday night as the fight spilled onto the quiet residential street, but police assured locals they did not need to be concerned for their ongoing safety.
A crime scene was established on the street and police were continuing to collect evidence.
Police are still speaking with those involved and are asking any witnesses or anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
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