Paul Mann ‘fatally stabbed by nephew James Neale’ at Kilkivan, police allege

A man allegedly stabbed to death by his nephew in a sleepy Queensland town has been identified as a “friendly” local who had suffered a horrific car crash decades earlier.

A man allegedly stabbed to death by his nephew in a sleepy Queensland town has been identified as Paul Mann.

Mr Mann, 55, died on Friday after being stabbed inside his Running Creek Rd property at Kilkivan, west of Gympie.

Police will allege Mr Mann’s nephew, James Neale, 42, stabbed him during a fight at the home where they both lived.

James Neale, 42, is in a coma after being shot by a police officer at a Kilkivan home where he allegedly stabbed his uncle Paul Mann to death.

Paul Mann died on Friday after he was stabbed in his home at Kilkivan.

It’s understood a health care worker went to the house for a routine visit when they heard the commotion and called emergency services.

A single police officer attended the scene to assist paramedics when Mr Neale allegedly ran at the officer armed with a knife.

The officer tried to retreat and negotiate with Mr Neale, but he was forced to shoot him.

Mr Neale remains in hospital in a coma.

Police are yet to speak with Mr Neale and no charges have been laid.

A Kilkivan resident said Mr Mann was regularly seen on his motorised scooter at the general store and chemist in town.

“He was a lovely, friendly man,” the resident said.

A crime scene was declared at the Kilkivan address. Picture David Clark

It is understood Mr Mann was permanently injured following a car crash in his teenage years.

On Saturday, Detective Acting Superintendent Paul Algie said the officer had no choice but to shoot Mr Neale.

“He shot him once in the chest and then went to his aid immediately to provide first aid as per his training,” Superintendent Algie said.

“The police officer attempted to retreat and negotiate with the man and did that for an extended period of time … unfortunately he was left with no further action but to fire his service pistol.

“Upon arrival from back-up police, his colleagues and friends from Goomeri, assisted in first aid for not only the suspect but the man who had been stabbed initially.”

District Officer Acting Superintendent Paul Algie spoke to media about the alleged Kilkivan homicide and police shooting on Saturday morning.

Superintendent Algie described the incident as an “unusual set of circumstances”.

Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers said the incident was an officer’s worst nightmare.

“It’s a country town, he’s a country police officer, turning up to call for service to assist the Queensland Ambulance Service on his own, and he’s confronted where suddenly he has to fend for his life,” Mr Leavers said.

“So, this will not only affect him and his colleagues in country police stations right around the state of Queensland, but it will also affect the tight-knit community in Kilkivan and this will be very difficult for the town.”