A man armed with a knife was shot by police during a confrontation in Brisbane; he was hospitalized in stable condition.

A 40-year-old man armed with a knife was shot by police after confronting them at a warehouse in Rochedale, Brisbane, early Monday morning. Despite police using a Taser, the man continued to advance, leading officers to shoot him once. He was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious but stable condition. The incident is under investigation by the Ethical Standards Command with oversight from the Crime and Corruption Commission. No other injuries were reported.

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