Queensland police shoot man during knife-related incident in Logan Central
Consensus Summary
Queensland police shot a man in Logan Central on Saturday evening after he allegedly approached them with a knife. The incident occurred at Carmondy Centre, where police were called following reports of a man armed with a knife making threats. The man, described as either 27 or in his 30s, was shot in the abdomen and remains in stable condition at Princess Alexandra Hospital. Police provided first aid and declared a crime scene, with no ongoing public safety risk. The Ethical Standards Command is investigating, with oversight from the Crime and Corruption Commission. Sources differ slightly on the man’s age, the exact timing of the incident, and whether police attempted negotiation before the shooting.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- A man in his 30s was shot by police in Logan Central, Queensland, on Saturday evening around 6pm
- The incident occurred at Carmondy Centre on Ewing Road, near Carmody Street, Logan Central
- Police were called due to reports of a man armed with a knife making threats
- The man was shot in the abdomen and taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition
- Police provided first aid before transporting the man to hospital
- A crime scene has been declared, and there is no ongoing risk to public safety
- The Ethical Standards Command is investigating the incident with oversight from the Crime and Corruption Commission
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- The man is specifically identified as 27 years old
- Police allege the man approached them with the weapon during engagement
- The incident occurred at Logan Central overnight (unspecified time, but ABC clarifies 6pm)
- The man is described as 'in his 30s' (not specified as 27)
- Police attempted to negotiate with the man before he approached with the weapon
- The incident is attributed to ABC News: Melissa Maddison
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- NEWSCOMAU states the man is 27 years old, while ABC describes him as 'in his 30s'
- NEWSCOMAU says the incident occurred 'overnight' without a specific time, while ABC clarifies it was at 6pm
- NEWSCOMAU states police allege the man approached them with the weapon during engagement, while ABC says officers attempted to negotiate first
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