A Queensland police officer was shot and critically injured during a domestic violence disturbance in Yengarie, prompting a multi-hour siege.The incident occurred on Friday evening when 10 officers, including a dog-handler, arrived at a property after receiving a call about a domestic violence disturbance.The officer, a first-year recruit on his final shift before a transfer, was shot in the leg, with multiple rounds fired at the officers and a dog.Colleagues dragged him to safety and applied first aid before he was taken to hospital.A 45-year-old man, known to police but without a weapons licence, later died in a shed after opening fire.Police established a safety cordon, called in negotiators, a dog squad, and the Special Emergency Response Team.The man's death is under investigation, with no evidence of hostage-taking.The Public Safety Preservation Act was revoked, and the case will be reviewed by the Ethical Standards Command.The incident highlights the risks faced by officers during domestic violence calls and the complexity of such situations.
Original title: Officer shot, man found dead after 11 police sent to DV callout
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