Police hunt gunman after woman shot dead in home

"Upon arrival, a woman was located deceased, and a man was located with non-life-threatening injuries to his hand," Queensland Police said.

The woman died at the scene.

Officers are scouring the area to find the gunman.

An emergency situation was declared under the Public Safety Preservation Act about 5.20pm, with boundaries encompassing Robb Place, Paradise Street, Archibald Street, Kindermar Street and Denton Street.

The public has been advised to avoid the area and those within the exclusion zone are asked to remain indoors until further notice.