AAP General News (Australia)
08-17-2008
Qld: Man in serious condition after police shooting
Eds: reissuing to clarify (in lead par) that shooting did not occur in a hospital
BRISBANE, Aug 17 AAP - A man is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after
being shot by police in an incident in far north Queensland early today.
Police say they were confronted by the man who was armed with a knife when they were
called to a home in Fitzmaurice Drive, Edmonton, near Cairns, about 3am (AEST).
Officers attempted to negotiate with the man for some time, but he allegedly ran at them.
Police say they discharged a number of shots, striking him in the body, arm and leg.
He received treatment at the scene from ambulance officers and a local doctor before
being taken to hospital, where his condition is serious but stable.
Senior investigators and forensic staff are at the scene and police from the Ethical
Standards Command are expected to arrive later today to overview the investigation.
The Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) has also been advised, and counselling is
being provided to the officers.
Assistant Commissioner Andrew Henderson is expected to speak to the media in Cairns
at 8.30am (AEST).
Police say it appears the actions of the police officers were unavoidable and justifiable
under the circumstances.
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KEYWORD: SHOOTING (REISSUING)
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