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Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man at Logan Central After Car Park Confrontation

The 27-year-old is in a stable but critical condition under police guard pending an investigation with CCC oversight.

Overview

  • Officers were called about 5:54pm to Ewing Road near Carmody Street after reports he was damaging a car and threatening people with a knife.
  • Police say he advanced on officers with the weapon; one shot was fired, striking him in the abdomen before first aid and transport to Princess Alexandra Hospital.
  • Detective Acting Inspector Jason Kitto said on Sunday the man is stable but critical, while Queensland Ambulance Service earlier described his condition as life-threatening.
  • No police officers or members of the public were injured, and police reported no ongoing risk to the community.
  • A crime scene has been declared as the Ethical Standards Command investigates with Crime and Corruption Commission oversight, and police intend to interview the man when he can be questioned.