Resident Fatally Gunned Down by Law Enforcement in Townsville, Queensland

The Queensland Police Service has confirmed that officers shot and killed a man in Townsville after he allegedly moved towards them with a machete and a knife. The incident occurred just before 10am on Saturday, when police were called to reports of a man armed with weapons on The Strand and McKinley Street in Townsville’s North Ward. Despite immediate medical attention, the man was declared dead at the scene. The police stated that initial information indicated the man advanced towards them while armed. The investigation into the incident will be conducted by the force’s Ethical Standards Command and overseen by the state’s Crime and Corruption Commission. Supt Chris Lawson emphasized the dangerous nature of the police job and stated that officers are trained to use lethal force when they fear death or grievous bodily harm. The police have not yet notified the man’s family or released any further details about the incident.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/19/man-shot-dead-by-queensland-police-in-townsville-the-strand-ntwnfb