Armed man shot by police after confronting officers during welfare check in Woodhill

Police shot an armed man in Woodhill, south of Brisbane, after he allegedly confronted officers with a rifle during a welfare check. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Friday when officers responded to a house on Caswell Road.

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

Logan District Patrol Inspector Emma Reilly stated that the officers were confronted by a 41-year-old man carrying a firearm, who then 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," Reilly said. The man was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital and is in a stable condition.

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This incident highlights the inherent risk that our police face every day while serving the community.

Inspector Reilly noted that the man had sustained wounds prior to the police arrival, which will be part of the investigation. "This incident highlights the inherent risk that our police face every day while serving the community," she added. The shooting is under investigation by the Ethical Standards Command, with oversight from the Crime and Corruption Commission.

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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.

Queensland Police Union president Shane Prior said the constables involved had ordered the man to drop the weapon, but he 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," Prior said. He also commended the officers for rendering first aid, including applying tourniquets, which he believes saved the man's life. Prior emphasized that police are routinely confronted with dangerous circumstances.

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