Shortly after midnight, Tasmania Police were advised of an incident that occurred outside the Marrawah Hotel at Comeback Road, Marrawah. 

Police attended the Hotel and located a deceased male.  The male was aged in his 40’s and was from the general area.  The male was shot.  Next of kin have been advised. 

Investigations to date suggest this is not a random act – and that it was a targeted act.  We are following a number of lines of inquiry.  We have deployed significant resources to the incident and are seeking assistance from the public – any information relating to people acting suspiciously in the area would be appreciated; vehicles moving about, people walking along the road or hitch-hiking.  Call police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

We continue to have resources in the area and will have a Police Forward Command Post at the scene – any one from the area who has information could also attend the Police Forward Command Post.

We  encourage the public to be alert to what is going on around them, but not alarmed – but remember that any information could prove vital and don’t hesitate to pass it on to us.