Man is shot dead by police after ‘running at police with knives’
- Townsville man shot dead by police
- Agents respond to a disturbance
- The man allegedly ran at the police with knives
A man has been shot dead by police after allegedly running at officers with knives.
Police were called to a home on Bel Air Avenue in Kirwan, Townsville, at about 4:40 p.m. Friday after reports that the man had threatened to self-harm.
The man is said to have been shot “several times” in the chest.
Police were called to a home on Bel Air Avenue in Kirwan, Townsville, at about 4:40 p.m. Friday after reports that the man had threatened to self-harm (pictured, police on scene)
The man is said to have been shot ‘several times’ in the chest (photo: agents were on site on Friday evening)
Officers immediately began CPR on the man before the ambulance arrived.
The man, who was involved in a siege with the police on Thursday, died on the spot.
A Queensland Police spokesman said an investigation is underway.