Bizarre arrest after man shot dead in park near shopping centre at Beenleigh, Queensland

A man has been arrested after trying to hide from police in a creek, as officers investigate a fatal shooting in a park south of Brisbane.

A 35-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to his chest in Hugh Muntz Park at Beenleigh, next to the Beenleigh Marketplace shopping centre, at about 10.40pm on Tuesday.

The Bahrs Scrub man was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.

Police say a stolen white Kia Stonic sedan with stolen registration plates fled the scene shortly after the shooting.

“Police sighted the vehicle at Kumbari Ave, Labrador, and a tyre deflation device (TDD) was successfully deployed on Jabiru Island,” a statement read.

The car was driven for a short while before being abandoned at the intersection of Hope Island Rd and Helensvale Rd.

“A man fled the vehicle on foot into nearby scrub,” police said.

The dog squad swept the area and soon located a 22-year-old Beenleigh man hiding underwater among the reeds near Saltwater Park.

The 22-year-old Beenleigh man was arrested at the scene.

Police allege they found ammunition when they searched the man, and a firearm discarded nearby.

The park remains cordoned off on Wednesday morning and a secondary crime scene has been established on the vehicle.

Police believe the shooting was targeted and the parties were known to each other.

A spokesman told NewsWire there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Investigations remain ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.