Chloe spent her final moments running for her life. Two men have been charged with her murder.

Chloe Jade Mason's future was just beginning.

Just five years into adulthood, her life came to a tragic end as she was running for her life. A manhunt was launched for two men who allegedly killed the 23-year-old. Now, they have been charged with her murder.

Detectives do not believe it was a random attack, and allege that the suspects were known to Chloe.

Officers were called to Railway Parade, Caboolture, north of Brisbane at about 12.10am on December 22.

Police said Chloe, known as Ceejay, was found with a gunshot wound, unconscious and not breathing outside a property in Caboolture.

Chloe was unable to be revived.

It's believed she attended a Caboolture address where an altercation occurred, and she was chased and shot by the two men, police say.

Detective Inspector David Harbison said investigators were treating Chloe's death as a targeted homicide.

"Early investigations indicate the deceased was assaulted by two male persons who may have chased her down Railway Parade," he stated earlier.

"Police are investigating reports of up to three to four shots fired in that street."

Task force Operation Whiskey Cortland was launched to investigate the circumstances that led to Chloe's death.

On Monday, brothers Codye Thomson, 29, and 32-year-old Kaine Thomson-Gleeson were arrested without incident.

They have since been charged with one count each of murder.

Police initially spoke to the pair following Chloe's death, but they were released without charge.

Last week, police said they had issued arrest warrants for the pair after being satisfied they had sufficient evidence.

Police alleged the two men fled interstate in a white Holden Commodore wagon, and detectives began searching northern NSW for the pair.

In the end, they were arrested in Logan, south of Brisbane.

The Commodore the men were travelling in was yet to be found, police said.

"Investigators have worked tirelessly to locate the accused and police appreciate the assistance we have received from the community," Harbison said on Monday.

Chloe Jade Madon was only 23. Image: GoFundMe.

Chloe's heartbroken family paid tribute to their loved one, who they described as strong, beautiful woman and talented footballer.

Following the charges, Chloe's sister Danni Mason told 9News they were processing the emotions.

"I'm not upset today, I'm happy," she said.

"Someone needs to be held accountable. It's been too many weeks of pain and suffering for my family."

Her family set up a GoFundMe to raise money for her funeral service. You can support the family here.

A touching tribute was posted from Chloe's sister. Image: GoFundMe

Chloe's sister, Hannah Mckone, shared a touching tribute.

"Chloe was our beautiful sister, we love her deeply and her loss is hard to come to terms with, this close to the holidays too," she said, per 9News.

"She was an incredible aunt to her nieces and nephews and a loyal sister. She would've gone to the ends of the earth for her family.

"Chloe was the strongest girl I've ever known and she changed the lives of everyone around her."

On social media, friends shared their shock over Chloe's passing.

"I'll always miss you and think of you CeeJay," one wrote.

"Love you always my sis," added another.

Chloe is the 99th Australian woman killed in 2024, according to Sherele Moody's Femicide Watch.

We will continue to update this story as more information comes to light. To support the family, visit their GoFundMe.

This story was published in December 2024 and has been updated.

Feature image: Hannah McKone via GoFundMe.