A man has been shot by police in Mount Louisa this morning, January 28.
Police were called to a Payne Street address just after 12.10am.
During the incident, one man threatened officers with a knife and was subsequently shot by police.
The man was declared deceased at the scene.
A crime scene has been declared at the address and police investigations are continuing.
This matter is under investigation by Ethical Standards Command on behalf of the State Coroner, with the investigation subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
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