A woman and a man have been found dead at a property in Queensland’s south-west, in what police suspect is a murder-suicide.
The 23-year-old woman and 45-year-old-man were found at a property on King Street in Charleville this morning.
Emergency services were called to the property after reports of a serious assault at 6pm yesterday.
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An emergency declaration was issued shortly after and revoked about eight hours later.
The Queensland Ambulance Service said a toddler was taken to Charleville Hospital in a stable condition with a minor leg laceration about 6pm.
No members of the public or police officers were injured during the incident.
‘Heartbreaking day’ for rural town
Murweh Shire Mayor Shaun Radnedge said it is a “heartbreaking day” for the Charleville community.
“This tragedy will be felt deeply across our small community,” Cr Radnedge said.
“My thoughts, and the thoughts of our councillors and staff, are with the families, friends and everyone affected by the deaths of a man and a woman at a Charleville residence overnight.”
Cr Radnedge said he had “every confidence” police would conduct a thorough investigation, and asked the community to “allow that process to take its course”.
The Ethical Standards Command is investigating.