Fatal police shooting in Burpengary East, QLD

A man has been shot by police after officers attended a Margaret Street address in Burpengary East this afternoon to take him into custody.

It will be alleged at 5.20pm officers were threatened by the 29-year-old man before police discharged their firearm.

Immediate first aid and CPR were provided however the man was declared deceased at the scene.

A crime scene has been established at the address while police investigations continue.

This matter is under investigation by Ethical Standards Command on behalf of the State Coroner, with the investigation subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.

No further information is available at this time while investigations continue.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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