Stuart Brand: Off-duty ambo killed in suspected shooting before shocked onlookers in Adelaide’s Outer Harbor identified

An off-duty paramedic who died from a self-inflicted gunshot has been remembered as a highly regarded paramedic who ‘touched the lives of many’.

Stuart Brand appeared to have committed suicide in Adelaide’s Outer Harbor shortly before 6pm on Monday, with the public reportedly witnessing the gruesome scene.

Despite the efforts of paramedic colleagues who attended, Mr Brand could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The police do not consider the incident suspicious.

“Stuart was a highly regarded and respected doctor within SAAS,” SA Ambulance Service CEO Rob Elliott said.

Despite desperate efforts by paramedic colleagues, Mr Brand could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene

“Through his extensive tenure and diverse roles, he has touched the lives of many within our workforce.

“His absence will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of working with him.”

Many of Mr Brand’s colleagues changed their social media profile pictures to an ‘In Our Hearts Black Ambulance Ribbon’ in his memory.

His family shared a series of photos with his wife during a bike ride and at his graduation.

Mr Brand, who joined the SA Ambulance Service (SAAS) in 2008, was remembered as a ‘valued colleague and paramedic’ (pictured with his wife)

Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting.

It happened near the Outer Harbor viewpoint, which borders the Lady Ruthven Reserve, where there is a playground often visited by parents and their young children.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted South Australia Police and the South Australian Ambulance Service for comment.

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