Man shot dead by police in Queensland

A 24-year-old was shot after he allegedly advanced towards officers who had been called to a welfare check in Mackay

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A man shot by police in Queensland after officers were called to conduct a welfare check in West Mackay, in the state’s north, has died in hospital.

Police attended an address on Bridge Street about 2.30pm following reports a man had threatened self-harm.

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