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Final Arrest Made in North Lakes Hotel Shooting Case

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.

Read: North Lakes Shooting Update: Police Release Footage of Two Suspects

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

Read: Teen Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting at North Lakes

Police have indicated no further arrests are anticipated in relation to the March shooting.

Published 21-April-2025

North Lakes Shooting Update: Police Release Footage of Two Suspects

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In the aftermath of a shooting incident at a North Lakes car park last month, police have released CCTV footage of two male suspects believed to be connected to the investigation.

Read: Teen Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting at North Lakes

The shooting occurred on Monday, March 24, at approximately 9:40pm in a car park on Lakefield Drive, where a 42-year-old man was shot in the arm with the bullet also impacting his chest. The victim was transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in serious but stable condition following an altercation with a group allegedly consisting of three men and a teenage girl.

Authorities have already made two arrests in connection with the case. On March 25, a 17-year-old girl was taken into custody and charged with attempted murder, possessing dangerous drugs, unlawful possession of weapons, and authority required to possess explosives. She has already appeared in Ipswich Children’s Court.

Additionally, police arrested a 40-year-old man on March 27, who faces multiple charges including possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of property suspected of being proceeds of an offence, possession of items used in the commission of a crime, and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Redcliffe Magistrates Court on May 16.

Despite these arrests, two suspects remain at large. Police have released descriptions of both men:

The first suspect, seen wearing a white T-shirt in the footage, is described as approximately 180 cm tall with a Pacific Islander appearance, black short hair, and brown eyes. He has distinctive tattoos on his neck and face, including a crown above one eyebrow and wording above the other eyebrow and across his cheeks and nose.

The second suspect, pictured in a black T-shirt, stands around 165 cm tall with a solid build, brown eyes, and brown shaved/short hair. He has extensive tattoos covering both arms, his neck, and right leg, including a prominent cross across the front of his neck.

Both men are believed to be in the Logan area. Although the investigation is ongoing, police have indicated there is no current threat to public safety.

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Authorities are urging anyone who recognises these individuals or has information regarding their whereabouts since March 24 to contact police immediately.

Published 2-April-2025