A man has been shot by police in Kingaroy last night, August 9.
Police were called to Kingaroy Hospital around 7.20pm. On arrival, a man threatened officers with a knife and was subsequently shot by police.
Medical assistance was immediately provided to the man before he was airlifted to the Sunshine Coast Hospital.
A crime scene has been declared and police investigations are continuing.
This matter is under investigation by Ethical Standards Command, with the investigation subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.
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