Man shot by cops after alleged fatal stabbing

A antheral has been changeable by constabulary aft allegedly fatally stabbing different antheral astatine a spot successful cardinal Queensland.

Officers were called to a location connected Running Creek Rd successful Kilkivan, adjacent Gympie, connected Friday day aft reports of a “disturbance” and located a antheral with fatal stab wounds.

The 52-year-old Kilkivan antheral was pronounced dormant astatine the scene.

A 2nd man, aged 42, was changeable aft allegedly threatening officers with a knife, a Queensland Police spokesperson said.

Acting Superintendent Paul Algie told media connected Friday the antheral “went to the ground” aft an serviceman fired a azygous shot.

“This is the worst concern that immoderate constabulary serviceman tin beryllium confronted with successful their career,” helium said.

A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said the alleged homicide and consequent shooting was being investigated by the Ethical Standards Command, with oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).

“A transgression country has been declared astatine the code and constabulary investigations are continuing,” the spokesperson said.

Police investigations are besides continuing.

The 42-year-old was rushed to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital successful a captious condition.

District Officer Acting Superintendent Paul Algie and Regional Crime Coordinator Detective Superintendent Ben Fadian volition code the media aboriginal connected Saturday.