00:00 Evidence markers on a suburban Townsville street.
00:05 Investigators survey the scene of a fatal police shooting.
00:10 Police performed immediate first aid and tried to render assistance.
00:14 It was unsuccessful and the man unfortunately passed away.
00:17 Police went to the home just after midnight on Saturday,
00:20 responding to reports of a mental health episode.
00:24 It's alleged a 26-year-old man threatened officers with a knife.
00:28 Police attempted to utilise a taser to disarm this man,
00:31 however that was ineffective and as a result he was shot.
00:35 Neighbours listened on as the event unfolded.
00:38 I ended up hearing the actual gunshots.
00:41 I just heard the random popping noises.
00:44 So I've come running out to see what's going on and seeing there was a lot of cop cars.
00:49 The cops were trying to put your hands up,
00:54 but that man didn't listen, tried to escape.
00:58 I just heard one and I ran. I thought the bullet's going to come on me.
01:03 I'm scared.
01:04 The Queensland Police Union wants stronger mental health support within the community
01:09 to curb the possibility of future tragedy.
01:12 We need to do more for those who are suffering mental health issues and they need treatment.
01:17 It is traumatic for his family who are trying to de-escalate the situation as well
01:22 and the police officers involved.
01:23 The Ethical Standards Command is travelling to Townsville to investigate the shooting.
01:28 Police say all officers had body-worn cameras on them
01:31 and the footage will be handed over as part of the inquiry.
01:34 Sorry.
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