Crime scene declared after man shot by Queensland police north of Beaudesert

An armed man has been shot by police south of Brisbane after he allegedly confronted officers while carrying a rifle.

Officers attended a house on Caswell Road in Woodhill — north of Beaudesert — to conduct a welfare check at about 9pm on Friday. 

Logan District Patrol Inspector Emma Reilly said the officers were allegedly confronted by a 41-year-old man with a firearm, who advanced towards them.

“As a result, the man was shot by police, and those officers immediately rendered first aid and medical attention until paramedics arrived,” she said. 

The man was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment in a stable condition. 

Inspector Reilly said the man had sustained some wounds prior to the arrival of police, which would form part of the investigation. 

“This incident highlights the inherent risk that our police face every day while serving the community,” Inspector Reilly said.

Queensland Police Union president Shane Prior said the constables involved had called for the man to drop the weapon, but he had allegedly continued to threaten them.

“One officer has feared for his life and the life of his partner and has used his service firearm and shot a series of shots,” he said.  

“Police have immediately rendered first aid, applied tourniquets to both legs of that male person, effectively saving his life. “

A crime scene has been declared and investigations are continuing.

The shooting will be investigated by the Ethical Standards Command, with oversight from the Crime and Corruption Commission.

Mr Prior said the police involved in the incident, which was captured on body-worn cameras, had acted with bravery, calmness and used their training.

“We are seeing police routinely being confronted with dangerous circumstances that put their lives at risk,” he said.