A 21-year-old Manunda man has been shot by police in Woree this morning, March 27.
Police were called to a Bungalow address just after 5:30am following reports of a woman in distress.
During the incident, the man damaged a police vehicle and threatened officers with multiple weapons.
He then stole a police vehicle and drove it to Woree before officers intercepted the vehicle.
The man was shot and taken to Cairns Hospital where he is in a stable condition and undergoing medical treatment.
Multiple crime scenes were 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.
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.
