Knife-Wielding Man Shot by Police in Cairns: Dramatic Scenes Unfold as 59-Year-Old is Charged with Serious Assault
- A 59-year-old man has been charged with serious assault after allegedly approaching police with a knife in Cairns
- The man was shot by an officer and taken to hospital in a critical condition
- Two crime scenes were declared following the incident, which occurred at the intersection of Elphinstone St and Ramsey Dr in Kanimbla
- The man, from Mooroobool, is due to face the Cairns Magistrates Court at a later date
In a shocking turn of events, a 59-year-old man has been charged with serious assault after allegedly wielding a knife at police in Cairns. The dramatic incident unfolded at the intersection of Elphinstone St and Ramsey Dr in Kanimbla at around 10:30am on November 18.
According to Queensland Police Service (QPS), officers were called to the scene following reports of a man armed with a knife. As they attempted to apprehend the suspect, he allegedly approached them while holding the knife, prompting an officer to discharge their firearm.
The man was struck below the shoulder and provided with immediate medical assistance at the scene before being taken to Cairns Hospital in a critical condition. In a statement, QPS said: “Neither officer was physically injured during the incident.”
The 59-year-old, from Mooroobool, has been charged with two counts of serious assault police whilst armed and is due to face the Cairns Magistrates Court at a later date. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Police declared two crime scenes following the incident, which has sent shockwaves through the local community. As the investigation continues, residents are left reeling from the dramatic events that unfolded in their neighbourhood.