A man was shot dead by police in Townsville overnight after threatening with a knife.

A man was shot dead by police in Queensland after a three-hour shooting spree across the state. Three people were injured in a targeted shooting attack in Brisbane city, and two young men, 19 and 20, were arrested and charged with attempted murder. A 29-year-old woman was shot at a home north of Brisbane, and an 18-year-old man was arrested at the same address. Police are trying to determine why the pair were at the home together and are still searching for the weapon. A 26-year-old man was shot dead after he allegedly threatened them with a knife at Mount Louisa in Townsville. The Ethical Standards Command is investigating on behalf of the coroner, overseen by the Crime and Corruption Commission.

January 27, 2024
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