Burpengary East death: Man dies after being shot by Queensland Police during a search warrant of a home north of Brisbane
- A man has been shot dead by QLD police
- Officers were conducting a search warrant
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A man has been shot dead by police during a search warrant of a home north of Brisbane.
Officers were searching a home in Burpengary East on Saturday afternoon when they were confronted by the man, causing them to open fire.
The man, 29, died at the scene, despite attempts by police and paramedics to revive him.
Police said no one else is being sought in relation to the shooting.
A road block was established on Margaret Street at 6:45pm, and police have begun questioning people in homes surrounding the property.
A man has been shot dead by police who were executing a search warrant in a suburban Brisbane home
A road block was established on Margaret Street at 6:45pm as police began questioning others present in the home at the time of the shooting and surrounding neighbours
Detectives on the scene told reporters that the man was known to police but declined to provide any further details, including how many bullets were fired.
‘Upon attending this address, police have encountered a 29-year-old man,’ Detective Superintendent Ben Fadian told ABC.
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‘This man has confronted police, as a result police discharged their firearms.
‘I can also advise there is no threat to public safety as a result to this incident and there is no other person being sought from this matter.
No police were injured in the shooting, and all officers have been offered support.
There were people in the home at the time of the shooting who have since provided statements to police.
Paramedics arrived at the scene within five minutes but were unable to do anything to save the man.
Superintendent Fadian offered his ‘condolences to the dead man’s family’.
Neighbours described the area as generally quiet despite some occasional hooning.
A crime scene has since been established at the house and police are investigating the circumstances behind the man’s death.
The Ethical Standards Command is leading the investigation on behalf of the State Coroner and will be subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.
Detectives on the scene said that the man was known to police, and the shooting is now being investigated by an ethics committee
