The man had barricaded himself inside the property after police responded 'to reports of a disturbance'. 9News
Police declared about 7.30am today that a 50-year-old man had been found dead at a property on Elphinstone Drive in Kirwan, near Townsville.
The man had barricaded himself inside the property about 8pm yesterday after police responded "to reports of a disturbance".The man had allegedly fired several shots, which hit police cars, another car and surrounding houses. Police made an emergency declaration, under the Public Safety Preservation Act , just before 9pm last night, setting up road blocks.
Residents within the exclusion area were told remain indoors with doors locked, with police also requesting those outside the zone to stay there, including keeping any aircraft landed.Officers moved in on the home about 6.45am, finding the man dead.A crime scene has been declared at the property. Police will prepare a report for the Coroner and Ethical Standards Command will overview the incident.to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.
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