A man has been shot by police after officers were called to a domestic violence incident at Grange, in Brisbane’s north this afternoon.
Initial investigations indicate around 2:15pm, officers were called to the Days Road address following reports of a man attempting to stab another man known to him.
Upon arrival at the address, it will be alleged officers observed a 53-year-old man who had sustained an injury to his left shoulder and a laceration to his left hand.
Officers then attempted to engage with a 29-year-old man who was armed with a knife.
It will be alleged police shot the armed man after he advanced at officers.
Immediate first aid and CPR were provided however, the man was declared deceased at the scene.
The 53-year-old man was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital.
A crime scene has been declared at the address, and police investigations are continuing.
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 or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police.
Support and counselling is available from the following agencies:
- DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636
- 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.
