An active shooter is on the run after a woman was shot dead in Queensland.
Police were called to Robb Place in South Mackay after 4.30pm today over reports the woman had been shot.
Officers arrived to find her dead and a man with non-life-threatening injuries to his hand.
Police said they are currently searching for the male shooter and have declared an emergency situation.
An exclusion zone has been set up and encompasses Robb Place, Paradise Street, Archibald Street, Kindermar Street and Denton Street.
Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and those within the exclusion zone are asked to remain indoors until further notice.
Traffic diversions are in place.
