A man has died after being shot by police at Kirwan overnight, July 6.
Just after 10pm, a 46-year-old Cranbrook man allegedly attended Kirwan Police Station and threatened officers with a knife.
Police shot the man and immediately rendered first aid. He died a short time later.
Police investigations are ongoing.
Ethical Standards Command will investigate the incident with oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
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