Knife-wielding boy who was shot by police in Brisbane

The teenager who allegedly lunged at police officers while armed with a knife has been named as 16-year-old Jai Hunt.

Jai, who has been described as a ‘friendly boy’, was allegedly shot multiple times before being rushed to a Brisbane hospital. 

His grandfather, Jim Hunt, told the Courier Mail the boy was ‘having a bit of a blue’ with his father prior to the incident.

‘He’s never been in trouble with the police,’ he told the publication.

‘He doesn’t walk down the street with his mates… he doesn’t go out in the yard causing trouble.’

The teenager who allegedly lunged at police officers while armed with a knife has been named as 16-year-old Jai Hunt (pictured)

His grandfather, Jim Hunt, said the boy was 'having a bit of a blue' with his father (pictured) prior to the incident

His grandfather, Jim Hunt, said the boy was ‘having a bit of a blue’ with his father (pictured) prior to the incident

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

Two officers were present at the time, and Detective Superintendent Brian Swan said in a statement he believed both policemen fired at the 16-year-old.

‘That young person has threatened officers… armed with a knife,’ he said.

‘The officers drew their firearms and that person was shot once, we believe.’

Jai's grandfather said he has no past of misbehaviour, but hadn't been to school in years and had 'an issue with his life'

Jai’s grandfather said he has no past of misbehaviour, but hadn’t been to school in years and had ‘an issue with his life’

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

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

Jai’s grandfather said he has no past of misbehaviour, but hadn’t been to school in years and had ‘an issue with his life’. 

‘He just stays on the computer. When I do see him he’s a friendly boy’.

‘He’s never robbed a pub, he’s never done graffiti. He lives at home with his Mum and Dad.’ 

In a post to his Facebook page on January 5, the 16-year-old said ‘2018 hopefully a better year’. 

Witnesses told police he suffered from Asperger’s syndrome.

Jai was rushed to Princess Alexandria Hospital in Brisbane immediately following the alleged shooting, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Both police officers were equipped with bodycams at the time.

There are currently no charges and the incident will be investigated. 



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