Qld: Shooting "unavoidable", police

AAP General News (Australia)
08-17-2008
Qld: Shooting "unavoidable", police

A senior officer says two north Queensland policemen had no choice but to shoot a man
.. who was running at them with a knife.

A 31-year-old man is in a serious but stable condition in Cairns Hospital .. after
he was shot three times outside a home in Edmonton .. south of Cairns .. about three am
(AEST).

Cairns Acting Superintendent MAURICE CARLESS says the officers had unsuccessfully attempted
to negotiate with the man .. before he ran at them.

Superintendent CARLESS says the two senior constables are receiving counseling .. but
says it appears their actions were necessary.

Premier ANNA BLIGH says she won't jump to any conclusions about whether police used
excessive force .. and the public can be assured a thorough investigation will be carried
out.

AAP RTV ews/tm

KEYWORD: SHOOTING (BRISBANE)

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