'It is with deep sadness that I confirm the deaths of three people, including two officers, during an incident in the Western Downs late this afternoon.' 9News
"It is with deep sadness that I confirm the deaths of three people, including two officers, during an incident in the Western Downs late this afternoon," Carroll said at a press conference tonight.
"Four officers attended a property on Wains Road in Wieambilla in relation to a reported missing person from New South Wales."Tragically, while in attendance, two officers were shot and declared deceased at the scene. A member of the public was also shot and is deceased. "Another officer received a bullet graze and is receiving treatment in hospital. A fourth officer managed to escape the property and is also receiving treatment."While we are yet to learn the full extent of what has occurred today, we do know this event is extraordinarily distressing on many levels.
"I extend my heartfelt condolences to the officers' families, friends and colleagues. Our thoughts are with them during this extremely difficult time."I would like to also pay tribute to all police and first responders who assisted at the scene and are continuing to respond this evening. "Tragically, this is the largest loss of life we have suffered in one single incident in recent times.
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