A crime scene has been declared in Arana Hills following a police involved shooting this afternoon, 1 April.
Officers were initially called to an Akebia Street address for a welfare check.
Around 12.30pm, police were attempting to speak with an armed 19-year-old man at the address, when an altercation occurred and he was subsequently shot.
Officers provided first aid at the scene, before the man was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
The matter will be investigated by the Ethical Standards Command with 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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