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.

Police have shot a man in Cooktown. Picture: File photo

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.

Originally published as Man shot by police in Far North Queensland