Australia news live: Queensland police shoot dead man north of Brisbane; gunshots heard near White House
Summary
Queensland police shot and killed a man who was armed and threatening people during a domestic violence incident at a home north of Brisbane. Separately, gunshots were heard near the White House in Washington, D.C., causing agencies to respond and people nearby to take cover.Key Facts
- Police responded after midnight to a domestic violence report in Narangba, north of Brisbane.
- The man was armed and threatened officers, leading a police officer to shoot him.
- Paramedics tried to save the man, but he died at the scene.
- One other person was in life-threatening condition; three others were taken to hospital in stable condition.
- Queensland’s Police Ethical Standards Command and the Crime and Corruption Commission are investigating the shooting.
- Near the White House, an extended series of gunshots was heard on Saturday evening.
- A White House reporter captured video of the gunfire and took cover during the incident.
- Authorities in Washington, D.C. are responding to the gunshots near the White House.
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