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Man shot by police following fatal stabbing at Kilkivan, west of Gympie

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Police are investigating following an alleged homicide and subsequent police shooting in Kilkivan, west of Gympie, yesterday afternoon.

Police were called to a Running Creek Road address just after 3pm following reports of a disturbance.

Upon arrival, a 55-year-old Kilkivan man was located with critical stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

A second person, a 42-year-old Kilkivan man, allegedly threatened attending officers with a knife and was subsequently shot by police.

He has been airlifted to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.

A crime scene has been declared at the address and police investigations are continuing.

This matter is under investigation by Ethical Standards Command with the investigation subject to oversight by the Crime and Corruption Commission.

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