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News.com.au
14 hours ago
- News.com.au
Cops shoot teenage girl outside Townsville pub
Police have shot a teen girl after she allegedly wielded a knife and made threats outside a Townsville pub. Officers were called to the West End Hotel on Ingham Rd in Townsville, about 1360km north of Brisbane, just before 5.30pm on Tuesday, responding to reports a 17-year-old girl was armed with a knife and making threats. Police allege the girl charged at officers, who shot her in the abdomen. In a statement, police said first aid was immediately provided by the officers before the teenager was transported to hospital for treatment. The girl is reportedly in a stable condition after undergoing surgery. Investigations remain ongoing and a crime scene has been declared. The incident is also being investigated by the Ethical Standards Command.

News.com.au
3 days ago
- News.com.au
Queensland Police shoot teenage girl outside Townsville pub
Police officers have shot a teen girl after she allegedly wielding a knife and made threats, with the incident now under investigation. Police have shot a teen girl after she allegedly wielded a knife and made threats outside a Townsville pub. Officers were called to a hotel on Ingham Road in Townsville, about 1360km north of Brisbane, just before 5.30pm on Tuesday, responding to reports a 17-year-old girl was armed with a knife and making threats. The police allege that the girl charged at officers, who shot her in the abdomen. In a statement, the police said first aid was immediately provided by the officers before the teenager was transported to hospital for treatment. Investigations remain ongoing and a crime scene has been declared. The incident is also being investigated by the Ethical Standards Command.