Knife-wielding man, 27, is shot dead by police at a home in Brisbane
- Queensland police were called to a home in Dakabin, Brisbane, overnight
- Officers were confronted by a knife-wielding man when they arrived at property
- They used a taser but it was ineffective before firing shots at the man
A man has been shot dead by police north of Brisbane.
Queensland police were called at midnight following reports of a disturbance between a man and a woman at a home in Dakabin in the Moreton Bay area.
Police were confronted by the man who was allegedly armed with knives.
Queensland police were called at midnight following reports of a disturbance between a man and a woman at a home in Dakabin in the Moreton Bay area (stock)
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One officer used their taser but it was ineffective and a number of shots were fired, striking the man.
The 27-year-old died at the scene.
The Queensland Police Ethical Standards Command is now investigating the confrontation.
