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Young Man Shot by Police in Arana Hills, Listed in Critical Condition

The shooting triggers a police ethics investigation overseen by Queensland's corruption watchdog.

Overview

  • Police who attended a welfare check on Akebia Street on Wednesday said an altercation broke out and an officer shot the man.
  • Paramedics and a High Acuity Response Unit treated a life-threatening abdominal wound and rushed him to Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in critical condition.
  • Brisbane Times reported he was undergoing surgery and may have had a knife, details police have not confirmed.
  • Queensland Police said the Ethical Standards Command will investigate under oversight from the Crime and Corruption Commission, which is the external watchdog for serious conduct matters.
  • Officers provided first aid at the scene, and a crime scene was established at the home as part of the inquiry.