A major Ethical Standards Command investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed by police in front of his family.
Queensland Police were called to a home along Days Road at Grange, in Brisbane’s north, on Sunday afternoon following reports of a man attempting to stab a family member.
Upon arrival, a 29-year-old man allegedly advanced at officers while armed with a knife, forcing them to open fire.
“He was approached by police downstairs towards the rear of the property,” Detective Superintendent Andrew Massingham told reporters on Sunday.
“A short time later that man lunged at police with what we believe is a knife. Which resulted in an officer, a uniformed constable from a local station, discharging three shots into that person.”
Police say immediate first aid and CPR were provided however, the man could not be saved and died at the scene.
“This is indeed a tragedy,” Det Supt Massingham said.
“When we come to these scenes and witness these types of incidents.. our thoughts are with that community.
“A very emotional and confronting scene for everybody.”
A 59-year-old man was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital with an injury to his shoulder and laceration to his hand.
A crime scene has since been declared at the property, with investigations ongoing.
The matter is under investigation by Ethical Standards Command on behalf of the State Coroner, with the investigation subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.
