Emergency is declared in Queensland as a suburb is locked down – with police in a standoff with an armed man: ‘Remain indoors’
- Police locked down three streets in Logan
- A man, believed to be armed, was in his home alone
- He surrendered himself to police Thursday morning
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A southeast Queensland man who was believed to be holed up in his home with a firearm has surrendered himself to police following nine hours of negotiation.
The 27-year-old man has been taken to hospital for assessment following a standoff with police that started at about 11.45pm on Wednesday in Logan Reserve, about 40km southwest of Brisbane CBD.
The long negotiation saw an emergency situation declared at about 6am which triggered an exclusion zone encompassing Chambers Flat Road, School Road and Logan Reserve Road.
Queensland Police Acting Inspector Jason Baracliff said officers approached the front door of the Chambers Flat Road property shortly before midnight following reports of a disturbance.
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However, officers withdrew after sighting what they believed to be a firearm in the man’s hand.
The 27-year-old peacefully surrendered himself into custody at about 8.40am and was taken to hospital while officers execute a search of his home.
More to come.
Police have imposed an exclusion zone (above) around Chambers Flat Road property in Logan Reserve
Queensland Police officers (pictured at the scene) began negotiations with a man they believe to be armed shortly after 12am before declaring an exclusion zone at 6am
