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Police shot dead alleged domestic violence perpetrator
Police said the man advanced with a rifle and made threats before officers fired, and investigators are reviewing the shooting.
- Queensland Police shot and killed an armed man at a Narangba house on Cavill Way early Sunday after officers responded to a domestic violence incident where he allegedly approached them while armed with a firearm.
- Officers immediately commenced CPR and provided first aid, but the man died at the scene. No-one else was injured, though family members at the scene were treated for shock.
- The Ethical Standards Command, with oversight from the Crime and Corruption Commission, is investigating the incident. This marks the fifth police-involved shooting in Queensland so far this year.
- Previous police shootings in the state include a 21-year-old man in Tingalpa on March 3, a 27-year-old in Logan Central on March 22, and a 19-year-old in Arana Hills on April 1.
- Authorities highlighted support services for those affected by domestic violence, including 1800 RESPECT and the Men and Referral Service .
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