A ‘wanted' Aussie man has been shot by police in Townsville
Police received reports a man in his 20s was walking along Carthew St in Thuringowa Central about 3.16pm on Sunday afternoon.
A Queensland Police spokesperson alleged the man was 'wanted' in a statement.
An allegedly 'wanted' Aussie man has been shot by police in Townsville. Picture: Google Maps.
Police arrived at the scene shortly afterwards, where an officer discharged a firearm.
The man was given medical assistance immediately after.
He was taken to Townsville University Hospital by paramedics, where he is receiving treatment.
A Queensland Police spokesperson confirmed there was no ongoing threat to the public.
Anyone with information, including dashcam footage, has been urged to come forward.
The Ethical Standards Command is investigating the incident, with oversight from the Crime and Corruption Commission.
Clareese Packer
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Clareese is a Court Reporter at NewsWire. She previously covered breaking news for the outlet after completing the 2023 NewsCorp cadet program, where she worked at The Australian, news.com.au, The Daily Telegraph, the National News Network and NewsWire.
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