Knife-wielding man shot dead by police near Brisbane CBD unit complex
Police have shot a knife-wielding man dead in the Brisbane CBD after officers responded to a disturbance earlier on Sunday.
Emergency services were called to a unit complex on Mary Street about 10am and a police spokeswoman at the scene said the man ran at police with the knife.
Mary Street in Brisbane CBD remains closed and police have asked drivers and pedestrians to avoid the area.Credit:Tony Moore
The man died at the scene. It is believed the shooting took place near Quest River Park Central apartments and directly opposite the Westin Hotel.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said paramedics took another injured patient to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
The QAS spokeswoman could not release details on the patient's condition or injuries.
Forensic officers examine the scene near Quest apartments, opposite the Westin Hotel.Credit:Tony Moore
Mary Street is closed between Edward and Albert streets and will remain closed for some time, with significant delays expected.
Detectives were speaking to staff from the adjacent Quest River Park Central apartments and the Westin Hotel, with both blocks of apartments cordoned off.
It is the second time in as many months the Westin has been in the headlines after the Chinese national women's soccer team was quarantined in the hotel for two weeks due to coronavirus fears.
Investigations are continuing.
More to come.