Female police officer treated for facial injuries after shooting dead an inmate who attacked her at a hospital emergency ward
- A man was shot dead by police at a hospital in the southwest of QLD on Saturday
- The man was arrested on Friday and was hospitalised at Ipswich the next night
- He allegedly became violent towards a female police officer, who shot him
- Police sources have said the woman 'had to use lethal force' in the situation
A female police officer who killed a male inmate at a Queensland hospital on Saturday night 'had to use lethal force' police sources have said.
The man, who has not been identified but who had been in police custody since Friday, allegedly lashed out at the officer after being taken to hospital for a 'faked illness', the Courier Mail reported.
He was being treated at Ipswich Hospital in Brisbane's southwest when he allegedly attacked an officer about 9pm.

A man was fatally shot by a female police officer while was under guard at Ipswich Hospital (pictured) on Saturday night
The officer fired her weapon at the man, who died shortly after despite medical treatment from staff at the hospital.
A police source told the Courier Mail the female officer 'had to use lethal force'.
The police source claimed the inmate was being held at a watch house after his arrest, but allegedly faked an illness on Saturday to be taken to hospital.
The officer who was attacked has been treated for injuries after receiving cuts and bruises to her face.
She was expected to be interviewed late on Saturday night.
The Ethical Standards Command is investigating the shooting on behalf of the State Coroner with the assistance of the Crime and Corruption Commission.
Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart has been informed of the situation.
More to come.
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