A 23-year-old woman named Chloe Jade Mason was found with a gunshot wound outside a home in Caboolture, Queensland, shortly after midnight on December 22, 2024.

Emergency services received a call at 12:10 AM, but paramedics could not revive Mason, who was declared dead at the scene.

Detective Inspector David Harbison reported that initial investigations indicate Mason was allegedly chased down Railway Parade by two men before being shot.

Authorities believe the incident was not a random attack, suggesting that Mason was specifically targeted.

It is believed that up to four gunshots were fired during the incident, with Mason suffering at least one gunshot wound.

Harbison confirmed that the victim had no connection to the specific address where she was found, raising questions about her presence in the area.

Police are asking anyone with information or dashcam footage from Railway Parade around the time of the incident to contact Police Link or Crime Stoppers.

Authorities are facing challenges due to limited details available from the scene, as it was very dark during the incident.

A dedicated taskforce of local and specialist homicide detectives has been assigned to investigate the shooting, which has been labeled as a homicide.

In light of the tragedy, the family has initiated an online fundraiser to assist with funeral expenses, acknowledging the financial burden of such a loss close to the holidays.

Mason's family expressed their heartbreak, describing her as a caring sister, aunt, and friend who was looking forward to Christmas celebrations.

Currently, no arrests have been made, and police have no suspects in the case, although witnesses in the area are being interviewed.