Man shot ‘multiple times’ as police open fire in Moreton

A man is in a critical condition after being shot multiple times by police north of Brisbane.

Jun 19, 2023, updated May 22, 2025
 (AAP Image/Darren England)
(AAP Image/Darren England)

Police responded to reports of a domestic incident at a home in Burkell Court, Bray Park, after midday on Monday.

The situation escalated before police opened fire and a man was struck up to three times in the torso.

Paramedics were called to the scene just before 12.45pm following the shooting.

The man was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital conscious and breathing, but his condition was critical, police said.

Officers from the Ethical Standards Command are expected to lead an internal probe into the incident.

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