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The Australian
27-07-2025
- The Australian
A ‘wanted' Aussie man has been shot by police in Townsville
An allegedly '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 Reporter 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, The Daily Telegraph, the National News Network and NewsWire. Clareese Packer
The Australian
30-06-2025
- The Australian
Onlooker killed after man allegedly hit three people while performing burnout
An onlooker has been killed after a man allegedly hit three people while doing burnouts. A 22-year-old man has been slapped with a string of charges after allegedly performing burnouts at a fire trail in Stockrington, about 22km southeast of Kurri Kurri, about midnight on Sunday. Police allege the man hit three onlookers while performing a burnout and then drove away from the scene. A 53-year-old man suffered critical head injuries and died shortly afterwards. An onlooker has been killed after a man allegedly hit three people while doing burnouts. Picture: Google Maps. Two women were also hit, however left the scene before emergency services arrived. The car believed to be involved was found burnt-out on McFarlanes Rd in Chisolm about 2.40am. It has been seized by police for forensic examination. The 22-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death-drive manner dangerous, two counts of cause bodily harm by misconduct, in charge of motor behicle, negligent driving (occasioning death), negligent driving (no death or grievous bodily harm), prolong, sustain etc loss of traction, and fail to comply with requirement made under section. He was refused bail and is due to front Parramatta Local Court on Monday. Clareese Packer Reporter 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, The Daily Telegraph, the National News Network and NewsWire. Clareese Packer
