Cops surround home in hunt for driver of stolen car who hit and killed Constable David Masters

Armed police have surrounded a home as they continue the hunt for the driver of a stolen car who allegedly mowed down a brave officer trying to pull him over. 

Senior Constable David Masters, 53, died on the scene when he was struck by the white Hyundai Kona SUV while trying to deploy a tyre-deflating device on the Bruce Highway, near Deception Bay north of Brisbane at 3am on Saturday.

Police have since locked in on a home in Moodlu after the burnt remains of the stolen car were found nearby.

It’s unclear if the accused car thief and killer is inside the home, but police have confirmed they are yet to make any arrests.

Detectives, specialist police and forensic crews arrived at the scene after the torched car was found 25km away from where Senior Constable Masters was killed.

Masters had been trying to pull the car over around 3am on Saturday on the Bruce Highway, near Deception Bay north of Brisbane

The registration of the vehicle involved with the tragedy is 803ZLA. 

Queensland Commissioner Katarina Carroll delivered an ominous message to the runaway driver, who fled the scene and is now confirmed as the target of a homicide investigation.

‘Our message is you come to us, because we will be coming to you very shortly,’ Commissioner Carroll said. 

‘It is with a very heavy heart we confirm the loss of a senior constable who was working hard to protect his community.

‘My sincerest condolences go out to the officer’s family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time.’ 

Senior Constable Masters was a well loved member of the police force having joined in 2011 

A woman is seen leaving flowers outside the Deception Bay Police Station following the tragedy

Officers were seen comforting each other at the scene of this morning’s fatal incident on the Bruce Highway where Senior Constable David Masters was struck and killed by a driver who remains on the run

A police officer is hugged by friends outside the Deception Bay Police Station on Saturday

Police are appealing for witnesses – especially anyone with dashcam footage – to the incident. 

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit and Ethical Standards Command immediately began investigating the horrific incident.

‘This is devastating news for our police family and we are offering support to all officers and staff,’ Commissioner Carroll said. 

‘Sadly, this incident demonstrates the dangers our officers face when working to keep our community safe each and every day.

One man delivers flowers to the police station in honour of Mr Masters who died on Saturday morning

Queensland Police Officers are seen comforting each other at the scene where 53-year-old Senior Constable David Masters was killed on the Bruce Highway at Burpengary in Brisbane, Saturday

‘I spoke to his colleagues and spent some time with them at Deception Bay and they had nothing but wonderful words for Dave – hard-working, capable, a beacon at the station, much loved by everyone at the station and across the community.’

The incident closed the Bruce Highway for close to eight hours on Saturday morning. 

Mr Masters leaves behind his wife Sharon and their son Jack, and had joined the force in 2011.

Queensland Police Union General Secretary Mick Barnes struggled to fight off tears as he spoke about his friend.

‘It’s one thing to turn up to these scenes in the hours of darkness but when you realise that it’s one of your friends — David lived for the job and he was dedicated and loved the outdoors, loved these horses — hence he was in the mounted unit,’ he said.

Investigations are continuing. 

The police cap of 53-year-old Senior Constable David Masters is seen next to a evidence marker beside the Bruce Highway