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.
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.
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