Detectives have released CCTV footage as part of their ongoing investigation into the suspicious death of a 67-year-old Mackay man earlier last month.
John Patrick Hackett was discovered at his Gold Street unit in Mackay around 7:18 pm on Saturday, November 9, following a welfare check by family members.
A crime scene was declared, and police have launched a homicide investigation after receiving additional information including results from a post mortem examination indicating evidence of an assault.
As part of Operation Whiskey Glen, an Investigation Centre has been set up to examine the circumstances surrounding his death.
Police have released CCTV footage showing the John Patrick Hackett at a Goldsmith Street grocery store on November 5.
Investigators are appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed an interaction or altercation involving John Patrick Hackett on the afternoon or evening of Tuesday, November 5.
They are also urging anyone who was in the vicinity of Gold Street, Mackay, between 5 pm and 7 pm on November 5 and may have seen him or has dashcam footage from the area to come forward.
Reference Number: QP2401927535
Investigators have shared footage of John Patrick Hackett last captured at a Goldsmith Street grocery store on November 5. Photo credit: QPS Media
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