Man shot by police in Queensland after allegedly stealing police vehicle

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Force says the man is undergoing medical treatment and investigations are continuing

A man is undergoing medical treatment after being shot by police in Cairns after allegedly stealing a police vehicle.

Queensland police said they had been called to a Bungalow address just after 5.30am following reports that a woman was in distress. Police allege that the man “interacted with police” and stole a police vehicle before driving it to the neighbouring suburb of Woree, where he was shot.

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