A man is in custody following a police-involved shooting in Crestmead this morning, October 19.
Officers attended a Bix Court property after an emergency declaration was made under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in relation to a man firing shots at police during a stolen vehicle pursuit.
POLAIR tracked the stolen Kia Cerato to an address in Bix Court, Crestmead, around 8.40pm on October 18, where specialist police and negotiators were engaged.
The man was subsequently shot by police at approximately 12.40am, October 19.
Medical assistance was immediately provided to the man before he was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
The man remains in hospital undergoing further treatment.
No police officers were physically injured during the incident.
The Ethical Standards Command is investigating, with the investigation subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.
Earlier: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2024/10/18/shooting-logan/
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