Allegedly armed man shot dead by police on busy Logan Motorway

Police say they the man was walking along the highway, allegedly armed with a weapon before he confronted police.

An armed man has been shot dead by police on a busy Brisbane motorway on Thursday morning.

In a statement, Queensland police said they were called to the Logan Motorway at Drewvale following reports a man had been walking alongside the road, creating a hazard to other road users.

Police responded to a traffic hazard early on Thursday morning before they were confronted by the allegedly armed man. Picture: 9 News/ Sophie Upcroft

Officers were “immediately confronted” with a 22-year-old Calamvale man who allegedly threatened officers with a knife.

Police shot the man before immediately rendering first aid.

“He died a short time later,” the statement read.

The Logan Motorway was closed eastbound on Thursday morning after a man was shot by police.

Some reports suggest he was shot up to three times and died at the scene.

Eastbound lanes have been closed on the Logan Motorway at #Drewvale following a police incident.
Delays are building fast, avoid the area! #BneTraffic pic.twitter.com/c16Z8mivQd

— RACQ (@RACQOfficial) December 16, 2020

Eastbound lanes remain closed on the motorway, with motorists urged to avoid the area as delays are expected.

Police have advised motorists to seek alternative routes as they say “significant delays are expected for most of the day”.

The Ethical Standards Command is investigating the incident, with the investigation to be overseen by the Crime and Corruption Commission.

Police say the man was armed, prompting them to shoot him multiple times.