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Police responded to a welfare check on Thurston Street in Tingalpa at 9 a.m. today, following a call that led them to the residence.
Upon arrival, officers encountered a 21-year-old man who, during negotiations, threatened them while wielding a knife. The situation escalated, resulting in the officers discharging their weapons.
Despite the swift provision of medical care, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“This is a tragic event,” stated Acting Chief Superintendent Heath McQueen. “My thoughts are with the officers involved, the emergency services present, and the family affected by today’s incident.”
“My thoughts are with all the officers involved, emergency services in attendance and the family of the man involved in this incident today.
“These incidents are often dynamic in nature and split-second decisions need to be made in relation to those incidents.
“I’m confident that the use of force was appropriate given the circumstances, however, this will still be investigated by Ethical Standards Command with oversight from the CCC.”
One officer sustained a minor injury.
The death will be investigated by the Ethical Standards Command on behalf of the State Coroner, with oversight from the Crime and Corruption Commission.
The incident came just hours before two similar shootings in New South Wales.
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