Pocock open to independents forming party to counter Hanson – as it happened
Queensland police shot and killed a man who was allegedly involved in domestic violence and armed with a firearm. The incident occurred in Narangba after police responded to reports of threats made by the man. An investigation into the shooting is underway by the Police Ethical Standards Command and the Crime and Corruption Commission.
- ▪Queensland police shot dead an alleged domestic violence perpetrator north of Brisbane.
- ▪The man was armed and made threats towards the police before being shot.
- ▪Three other individuals were transported to the hospital in stable condition.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
19.25 EDTQueensland police shoot dead alleged domestic violence perpetrator north of BrisbaneQueensland police have shot dead an alleged domestic violence perpetrator who was armed with a firearm at a home north of Brisbane.After midnight on Sunday morning, officers responded to an alleged domestic violence incident at a house in Narangba after reports that a man was armed and making threats.The man allegedly made threats towards the police while holding the weapon and an officer shot at him.Officers immediately conducted first aid and resuscitation but the man died at the scene.Queensland ambulance service said paramedics assessed a patient in a life-threatening condition.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at World news | The Guardian.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from World news | The Guardian
