Man shot by police in Far North Queensland
A man has been shot by police in Far North Queensland, with early reports suggesting he’s approached officers while armed with a knife.
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A MAN has been shot by police in Cooktown in Far North Queensland.
The 40-year-old was shot and injured after police were called to a disturbance at Savage St about 9.45am.
Early investigations suggest the man confronted officers with a knife before a single officer fired at the man.
The officers supplied first aid, police said, before the man was taken to Cooktown Hospital for treatment.
A police spokeswoman said the man’s condition was unknown at this stage but it was expected he would be flown to Cairns Hospital.
The Cairns Postreports a witness at the scene heard the man had been shot four times but this has not been confirmed.
The Post reports the man was a member of a large family living on the street.
Ethical Standards have launched an investigation, which will be overseen by the Crime and Corruption Commission.
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