A fourth and final arrest has been made in connection with last month’s shooting at the North Lakes Hotel parking lot, as 42-year-old Mathew McPherson Baldwin appeared in court yesterday facing attempted murder charges.
Baldwin, appearing via video link at Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on Monday, declined legal representation and refused to apply for bail when prompted by Magistrate Gary Finger.
The court heard allegations that Baldwin attempted to kill Anthony Michael O’Sullivan at the North Lakes Hotel car park on March 24. He also faces charges of possessing a shortened firearm connected to the incident.
Baldwin’s arrest follows the release of CCTV footage on April 9 by police seeking to identify a person of interest in their investigation.
Additionally, Baldwin faces separate charges from April 19 at a Carina address, where he allegedly possessed over 2 grams of methamphetamine, ammunition, and a stolen vehicle.
The North Lakes shooting victim, a 42-year-old man whose identity has not been confirmed by authorities, sustained arm and chest injuries during the incident, which occurred around 9:40 PM on March 24 following an interaction with a group allegedly including three men and a teenage girl.
Baldwin’s North Lakes-related charges have been adjourned to April 29 at Pine Rivers Magistrates Court, while his remaining matters will be heard on April 30 in Brisbane. He remains in custody.
Three other suspects were previously arrested in connection with the case:
- A 43-year-old Victoria Point man charged with attempted murder, due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on April 28
- A 17-year-old girl charged with attempted murder and various weapons and drug offences
- A 40-year-old man facing multiple drug and property-related charges, scheduled to appear in Redcliffe Magistrates Court on May 16
Police have indicated no further arrests are anticipated in relation to the March shooting.
Published 21-April-2025
