Townsville police shot knife-wielding teenage girl at pub

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A 17-year-old girl is recovering in a Townsville hospital after being shot by police at a pub on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred at the West End Hotel. Police responded to reports of a girl armed with a knife making threats. Officers encountered the girl in a confined space and shot her after she allegedly advanced towards them despite "use of force options." An investigation is underway, including the Ethical Standards Command and the Crime and Corruption Commission. Police Minister Dan Purdie has been briefed on the incident.


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