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Man Charged After Police Fire Shots and Use Taser at Maroochydore Station

The case has triggered an Ethical Standards Command review into officers' actions.

Overview

  • Police say a white Mercedes rammed the rear of an unmarked vehicle as two officers returned to the Maroochydore station car park about 8:50pm.
  • The driver allegedly threatened officers with a knife and lunged before a third officer deployed a Taser following shots fired.
  • The 53-year-old Eumundi man was arrested and charged with dangerous operation, endangering a police officer, going armed to cause fear, possession of a weapon, trespass, and three counts of serious assault of a police officer while armed.
  • He was remanded in custody and is due to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court today.
  • No officers reported physical injuries, and police asked witnesses to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers as the investigation continues.