Queensland police shoot man dead while executing search warrant north of Brisbane
Queensland police shoot man dead while executing search warrant north of Brisbane
Police say they were confronted by a 29-year-old man who was known to officers, and that no-one else was injured in the incident.
A man has been shot dead by police at Burpengary East, north of Brisbane.
Key points: An investigation is underway and those involved are being provided with support Police said the man "confronted" officers before being shot The 29-year-old man was known to police Police say they were executing a search warrant at a Margaret Street address just before 5:30pm when the shooting occurred.
Paramedics attended the scene but the man could not be saved.
Police said there was no threat to public safety and no-one else was being sought.
"Upon attending this address, police have encountered a 29-year-old man," Detective Superintendent Ben Fadian said.
"This man has confronted police, as a result police discharged their firearms."
Detective Superintendent Fadian said other people who were at the home at the time are providing statements and assistance to police.
He would not confirm details on who the people were but said the 29-year-old man was known to police.
No police sustained any physical injury but the officers involved have been offered support.
Others present at the address are also being offered support, he said, and extended "our condolences to the dead man's family".
Neighbour Graeme Thompson told the ABC the area is generally a quiet one.
"You occasionally get a bit of hooning ... doing a few donuts and things because it's so quiet out here," he said.
A crime scene has been declared over the entirety of the address and an investigation by the Ethical Standards Command is underway.
It will be subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.