Cops shoot teenage girl outside Townsville pub

Police officers have shot a teenage girl outside a hotel after she allegedly wielded a knife and made threats.

Police have shot a teen girl after she allegedly wielded a knife and made threats outside a Townsville pub.

Officers were called to the West End Hotel on Ingham Rd in Townsville, about 1360km north of Brisbane, just before 5.30pm on Tuesday, responding to reports a 17-year-old girl was armed with a knife and making threats.

Police allege the girl charged at officers, who shot her in the abdomen.

A teenager has been shot in Townsville.

Police respond to an incident at the West End Hotel in Townsville.

In a statement, police said first aid was immediately provided by the officers before the teenager was transported to hospital for treatment.

The girl is reportedly in a stable condition after undergoing surgery.

Investigations remain ongoing and a crime scene has been declared.

The incident is also being investigated by the Ethical Standards Command.

Originally published as Cops shoot teenage girl outside Townsville pub