Alleged knifeman to face murder charge after Townsville man stabbed to death

A man has been charged with murder over the stabbing death of a man known to him in Townsville.

May 28, 2024, updated May 22, 2025
Police at a crime scene in Brisbane . (AAP Image/Joel Carrett)
Police at a crime scene in Brisbane . (AAP Image/Joel Carrett)

 

Police allege the 31-year-old from Cranbrook entered a business in the suburb of Kirwan on Monday about 4.40pm and stabbed a 26-year-old man.

The alleged victim was treated by emergency services but died at the scene.

Police have charged the accused man with murder, entering a dwelling to commit and offence and contravening a domestic violence order.

He is expected to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

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