Major Crime Squad detectives investigating the murder of 31-year-old Albany man Mark Colbung have revealed he died from two gun shot wounds and was known to the alleged killer.

Detective Senior Sergeant Tom Mills this morning confirmed the cause of death of Mr Colbung as State Emergency Service volunteers scoured both sides of a local road for evidence.

He said the man charged with murder, Danny Jay Brooks, 35, and Mr Colbung were “passing acquaintances” but would not elaborate on a motive or weapon.

About 9am on Friday the section of Anson Road in Milpara between North Albany Senior High School and the Great Southern Institute of Technology was closed to the public as SES volunteers and police continued their search for evidence, including the use of metal detectors.

Police believe a late 90s model white Mitsubishi Triton Ute may have been on Anson Road between around 11.20pm on Friday, September 13, and 2am on Saturday, September 14 and are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.