Elderly man shot in terrifying SE Qld home invasion

November 20, 2015 8:45 am in National by Shanee Dobeson

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A man has been shot during a frightening home invasion in south-east Queensland this morning.

The 87-year-old man was injured when two thieves broke into his Mary Street, Ipswich home around 5.20am.

Police say the two men caused a significant amount of damage to the eldery man’s home before shooting him in the leg.

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He was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information which may assist with investigations to contact Crime Stoppers.

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Shanee Dobeson

Shanee is a full-time Journalist and Newsreader who graduated from Griffith University’s Gold Coast Campus with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Journalism, Public Relations and Marketing. Since joining 1029 Hot Tomato in 2014, Shanee has been keeping you up to date with everything happening on the Gold Coast, writing for myGC and presenting your weekday news on Hot Tomato. When she’s not trying to get the latest news scoop, you’ll find her pinning home decor inspiration, watching repeats of Law & Order, or cheering on her beloved Gold Coast Titans on the footy field.

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