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Man Shot by Police After Fire at Brisbane Home
Police responded to a house fire report and shot a man after an interaction; he was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, officials said.
- Police shot a 39-year-old man in the abdomen at a Wynnum West house fire at about 9:20am on Tuesday, and he is in life-threatening condition.
- Officers responded to reports of a fire at a Cabanda Street property and shot the man following an interaction upon arrival.
- Three officers responded to the scene, promptly provided medical care, and transferred the man to Princess Alexandra Hospital for further treatment.
- Acting Chief Superintendent Heath McQueen stated that the officers applied an appropriate level of force given the circumstances they faced, and confirmed that no injuries occurred to either officers or the public.
- The incident is being examined by the unit responsible for ethical standards, with supervision from the Crime and Corruption Commission, and police have confirmed there is no threat to public safety.
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