Police shoot man after fatal stabbing at Kilkivan near Gympie
8 months, 1 week ago

Police shoot man after fatal stabbing at Kilkivan near Gympie

ABC  

Police have shot a 42-year-old man who they believe to have fatally stabbed another man near Gympie on Friday. "The police officer attempted to negotiate with the offender for a brief period and retreated back behind his police vehicle and then across the road from the incident address," Acting Superintendent Algie said. "As a result of this interaction between the police officer and the male person, the police officer fired one shot from his service firearm, struck the male offender, and he went to the ground." Acting Superintendent Algie said the officer then gave first aid. "He's a senior constable with over 10 years' experience," Acting Superintendent Algie said.

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