Friday, October 4, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

East Mackay Incident Leads To Murder Charge

Detectives from the Mackay Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a 33-year-old man following the death of a 64-year-old man in East Mackay yesterday, October 3.

Emergency services were called to a Rae Street address around 3.40pm, following reports a 64-year-old East Mackay man was unresponsive.

The man was later declared deceased at the scene.

A 33-year-old Mackay man was taken into custody at the scene and has been charged with one count of murder.

He is due to appear before Mackay Magistrates Court today, October 4.

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