Shane Bowden was shot “execution style” in Pimpama’s home

A short time later, two vehicles, a Commodore and a Falcon, were found burned out on Mirambeena Drive in Pimpama.

Crime scenes were reported in the unit and where the cars were found.

“We believe the victim came home from the gym and when he pulled into his driveway the attackers walked in and shot him multiple times, and as a result, he is now deceased,” he said.

Superintendent Smith said Mr. Bowden’s partner and two children were upstairs during the shooting.

„[They’re] obviously annoyed, “he said.

“It’s not something you would expect to happen in your home and no one deserves to die that way, but you live by the sword, you die by the sword.”

A Twitter account on behalf of Mr. Bowden’s former partner Trudi McPhee tweeted: “My heart is broken, RIP Shane Bowden”.

Superintendent Smith said the general public had nothing to fear as the rivalry was believed to be within the Mongolian Bikie gang, which may include the Finks-Bikie gang.

“There is no risk to the community, but it obviously makes it more difficult when these types of gangs are involved because they have their own … codes of silence,” he said.

Nine messages Queensland Police reportedly feared Mr Bowden was in state for revenge after he was shot in the leg in a drive-by shooting in Melbourne in July.

Superintendent Smith asked anyone with information or dashcam footage to report. The investigation is still ongoing.

Speaking to reporters, LNP chief Deb Frecklington said Queensland needs tougher penalties for gun crime laws.

“The rise of organized criminal gangs and bikie shootings calls for stricter measures to end gun violence in Queensland,” she said.

Ms. Frecklington said an LNP government would impose a criminal offense covering drive-by shootings, increasing penalties for gun crimes, and interrupting the manufacture of 3D-printed firearms.

Prime Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk declined to speak at a separate press conference on Mr Bowden’s case and referred to the ongoing investigation.

“But I will say that we will also add additional police on the Gold Coast – around 2025 additional police over the next four years if we are re-elected [in total] would mean an additional 150 for the Gold Coast, “she said.

With Toby Crockford