Rockhampton, Queensland: Ex-footballer identified as man fatally shot and left to die on busy main road – as his devastated friends share heartfelt tributes
A former footballer has been identified as the man who was fatally shot and left to die on a busy main road as his devastated friends said their final goodbyes.
Anuisha Bone, 34, was found with a gunshot wound to his neck on Yeppoon Road in Rockhampton, central Queensland, about 4am on Friday.
Paramedics rushed to the scene and performed CPR on the body after it was discovered on the busy road by a member of the public.
Friends of Mr Bone, who was affectionately known as ‘Nooks’, have shared a tribute to the former footballer in honor of his death.
‘RIP corners, fly high bro.. [sic] I’m going to miss you,” one person wrote.
“Rest in peace buddy, you might be cruising [sic] yet through a far better realm than this,” said another.
‘Rest in peace beautiful.’
Anuisha Bone, 34, was found with a gunshot wound to his neck on Yeppoon Road in Rockhampton, central Queensland, about 4am on Friday.
Queensland Police want to speak to the driver and passengers of a green Hyundai Getz (pictured) seen in the area at the time of the incident on Friday
Mr Bone was a former footballer who played for Brothers Rugby League in Rockhampton. He was also selected for an under-19 representative team.
In photos posted on social media, Mr Bone is pictured fishing, riding a motorbike and posing with several dogs.
Queensland Police have appealed to the public for information or images of a vehicle they believe is relevant to the murder investigation.
Chief Inspector Darrin Shadlow said a light green Hyundai Getz sedan was seen in the area around the time of the incident.
He was also spotted in Berserker, Rockhampton City and Port Curtis the day before and the day after the incident.
Bodycam footage showed officers searching the contents of the Hyundai.
Detectives said they were interested in speaking to the driver and passengers.
“We do have a number of lines of inquiry but I don’t want to go into those at this stage,” Supt Shadlow said on Saturday.
In photos posted to social media, Mr. Bone is pictured fishing, riding a motorcycle and posing with several dogs (pictured)
“We do not believe this was a random shooting, but we do believe that the people knew each other.”
Witnesses said they heard what they said were multiple gunshots and more than one car driving away “at a high rate of speed” before the body was found.
Officers would support Mr Bone’s family in the aftermath of his death, Supt Shadlow said.
He previously said it appeared Mr Bone had not been on the scene for long.
The investigation into the incident continues.