Police Officer and Civilian Sustain Gunshot Injuries in Brisbane Altercation
A confrontation at a residence in Annerley led to both individuals being hospitalized with serious injuries as investigations commence.
- Queensland police responded to a disturbance on Tamar Street, Annerley, at approximately 9:13am on Friday morning.
- An altercation between a male police constable and a civilian resulted in both being shot and sustaining serious injuries.
- The officer suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, while the civilian's injuries were described as life-threatening by paramedics.
- Both individuals were transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital for urgent medical treatment.
- The incident is under investigation by the Ethical Standards Command with oversight from the Crime and Corruption Commission.