Boy, 16, armed with knife is shot by police in Ipswich

  • A 16-year-old boy has been shot by police after allegedly lunging at officer
  • The male was allegedly armed with a knife at a property in Ipswich, Queensland 
  • Police confirm he has been taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition

A 16-year-old boy has been shot by police after he allegedly lunged at officers while armed with a knife.

The offender was allegedly shot multiple times and was taken to Princess Alexandria Hospital in Brisbane, Queensland.

The incident took place at a home at Danube Crescent in Springfield, Ipswich, about 2.30pm on Wednesday. 

Queensland Police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia a male has been transported to the hospital and is in a serious but stable condition.

The boy reportedly suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body.  

More to come. 

The incident took place at a home at Danube Crescent (Pictured) in Springfield, Ipswich, about 2.30pm on Wednesday

Queensland Police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia a male has been transported to the Princess Alexandria Hospital (pictured) and is in a serious but stable condition

Queensland Police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia a male has been transported to the Princess Alexandria Hospital (pictured) and is in a serious but stable condition



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