Investigations are continuing today over the police shooting of a teenage girl in Far North Queensland after she allegedly confronted them with a knife.

The 17-year-old was shot in the stomach by officers when they were called to a hotel in Townsville’s West End about 5.30pm yesterday over reports she was making threats.

She allegedly came at police with a knife and they opened fire.

Officers gave her first aid before she was taken to hospital for treatment.

A crime scene was declared, and investigations are continuing.

The police Ethical Standards Command is investigating the shooting, with the investigation under the Crime and Corruption Commission.